Receptionist, OBGYN - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine•Harvey, IL

14h•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine Medical Group is seeking a Receptionist for its Harvey OBGYN clinic. This is a 100% onsite position for someone based in the greater Chicagoland area. The Receptionist performs day-to-day administrative and general office duties, including scheduling appointments, answering telephones, and maintaining records and accounts. The role works alongside the OBGYN team, which provides general and specialized obstetric and gynecologic care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of 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 verbal communication, determining priorities, and organizing work.
General working knowledge of a 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 screen telephone calls courteously 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 registration forms are complete, and collect patient and insurance payments.
Copy patient information and forward it to requesting parties after receiving appropriate consent to release medical records.
Welcome and greet patients and visitors, assist and direct them appropriately, and maintain patient confidentiality.
Fulfill organizational responsibilities as assigned, including respecting and promoting patient rights, responding appropriately to emergency codes, and sharing problems relating to patients or staff with the immediate supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.