Receptionist - Healthcare Call-Center, Full-Time, Days

University of Chicago Medicine•Flossmoor, IL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Care Network , as a Receptionist at our Flossmoor clinic. Here you will work alongside our Call Center team. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. UChicago Medicine Flossmoor offers specialty and primary care for the whole family. Our teams care for children, teens, adults and senior citizens who need annual wellness exams, school physicals, immunizations, injury treatment or help managing chronic illnesses, including diabetes. 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
Healthcare Call Center experience
Experience with Epic Medical Records

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

Benefits

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire.
Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.
The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis.
Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.
Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine

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