Receptionist - Primary Care, Full-Time, Days

University of Chicago Medicine • Valparaiso, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Care Network , as a Receptionist at our Valparaiso clinic. Here you will work alongside our Primary Care team. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Join UChicago Medicine as it expands into Northwest Indiana at our new Primary Care clinic in Valparaiso, IN. The Receptionist, UCM Care Network, performs day-to-day administrative and general office duties including but not limited to scheduling appointments, answering telephones, and maintaining records and accounts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a medical office or hospital setting
• Familiarity with database entry and applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Considerable skill in communicating verbally, in determining priorities and in organizing work
• General working knowledge of PC
• Considerable skill in handling sensitive public contacts with discretion, tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, coworkers and physicians.

Nice To Haves

• Computerized appointment scheduling experience

Responsibilities

• Answer and screens telephone calls in a courteous manner and record messages for physicians and other personnel
• Schedule patient appointments and procedures according to established policies and procedures.
• Obtain accurate information from patients, ensure all registration forms are complete and collect patient and insurance payments
• Copy patient information and forward to requesting party after receiving appropriate consent to release medical records
• Welcomes and greets patients and visitors, assisting and directing appropriately while maintaining patient confidentiality
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned, including respecting/promoting patient rights, responding appropriately to emergency codes, sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor
• Performs other duties assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED