Clinic Clerk - Westport Health Center

The University of Vermont Health Network

Westport, NY

$21.26–$31.89 Per Hour

29 days ago

Job Description

Job Details

Job Ref:R0089283 Category:Clerk Employment Type:Full-Time Health Care Partner:Elizabethtown Community Hospital Location: 6097 NYS Route 9N, Westport, NY 12993 Department:ECH - Health Centers Job Type:Regular Primary Shift:Day/Eve Hours:8:00 PM - 4:30 PM Hours per Week: 40 Weekend Needs:None Pay Rate: $21.26 - $31.89 per hour

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.