Clinic Clerk - Westport Health Center

Building Name: ECH - Westport Health Center

Location Address: 6097 NYS Route 9N, Westport New York

Regular

Department: ECH - Health Centers

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80

Shift: Day/Eve

Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Weekend Needs: None

Salary Range: Min $21.26 Mid $26.58 Max $31.89

Recruiter: Melissa Cummings

High-Quality Care. Close to Home. 

The Clinic Clerk performs clerical duties in relation to patient visits and information/ reception of clinic. Handles incoming calls, schedules patients, prepares paperwork for billing purposes, filing, office correspondence and opening and sorting daily mail are some of the required tasks.

Education/Skills Required:
• High school Diploma required, with emphasis on business courses preferred.
• Experience in a busy office setting with customer exposure. (Health care field preferred.)
• Comprehension of medical terminology.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to interact with patients, patients’ families, staff, physicians and management.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, exhibit optimism and cheerfulness and promote a team effort.
• Ability to work outside the normal working hours as volume demands.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an ever-changing environment to assure delivery of quality customer service.
• Projects a professional image in appearance and behavior.
• Must be well organized, able to set priorities and adept at handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Keyboarding experience and computer knowledge required. (Microsoft Word/Excel/Access Software Used)
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

BENEFIT ELIGIBLE:  

We offer competitive benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement as well as tuition assistance!   

LEARN MORE ABOUT US:   
A career at The University of Vermont Health Network - Elizabethtown Community Hospital is an opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community. Our health centers are a central source for primary care in Essex County, New York, and our hospital and emergency departments provide high-quality, essential inpatient and emergency care to residents of northern New York.  

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About our Ticonderoga Campus: https://www.ech.org/Health-Centers/Ticonderoga-Campus