Receptionist-Full Time, Days

Job Description

Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Care Network, as a Receptionist at our Calumet City location.

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelo