Clinic Admissions Representative

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* Location:

** Redfield, SD
** Worker Type:
** Regular
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* Work Shift:

** Day Shift (United States of America)
Redfield Community Memorial Hospital and Clinic is seeking a qualified individual to join our team!
** Position Highlights
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* JOB SUMMARY:

** The Clinic Receptionist/Scheduler/Medical Records is responsible for performing scheduling and registering of patients, answering phones and routing phone calls appropriately, and taking accurate messages and routing to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
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* ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

*** Respects the dignity, confidentiality, and privacy of patients
* Able to use appropriate judgment in scheduling patients when making appointments
* Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures in office.
* Demonstrates courtesy and helpfulness toward patients and their families.
* Messages taken accurately and appropriate messages forwarded consistently and timely.
* Monitor patient waiting times to inform appropriate personnel
* Payments/collections taken and receipts given to patients
* Knowledge of insurance plans and procedures. Obtain correct insurance information when applicable to scheduled appointment.
* Self-paced, works quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
* Other duties as assigned.
** EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM JOB:
** Must be familiar with and able to operate all equipment utilized in the department, including computers/keyboards, copy machines, fax machines, telephones, printers, etc.
** POTENTIAL JOB STRESSORS:
** Must be able to deal daily with professional, non-professional and medical staff. There are times of intense activity, coupled with down times. Must be able to deal with potential unpleasant job activities resulting from frequent interruptions and/or distractions, customer demands, constant ringing of phone. Must be able to effectively prioritize tasks amidst these activities.
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* EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

** Requires high school education. Advanced secretarial or clerical training desired. Previous medical experience preferred. Computer knowledge necessary and knowledge of medical terminology very helpful.
** SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:
*** Possesses tactful verbal communication skills, and effective telephone etiquette.
* Demonstrates ability to problem solve through critical thinking applications and works well under stress while maintaining positive attitude and composure.
* Must have an ability to develop an excellent rapport with clients, customers, hospital staff and physicians, and physician office personnel.
* Must be flexible in work hours and job demands.
** ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
** Dexterity necessary for keyboarding/typing, dialing, filing, holding, indexing, inserting, lifting, opening, sorting, stapling, turning and writing. Good communication skills and hearing are necessary when dealing with patients, visitors, nurses, physicians, and other staff. Job involves frequent, repetitive motions of the hands/wrists involved with computer entry.
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF JOB/

WORKING CONDITIONS:

** Sedentary (sitting): 75% of shift Outside work: N/AStanding: 25% of shift

Hours:

8-10 hours/dayBody Motion:
Full range Mechanical: N/ALift: 50 pounds Walking: 5% of shift

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