What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Services Assistant position at Hamilton College?
Job Description:
Position Summary
Working in conjunction with the Student Health Services Coordinator, the Health Services Assistant supports the medical staff in the Health Center and provides a range of medical support services including, but not limited to: answering phone calls, making appointments, handling and processing requests for protected health information (PHI).
This is a part time, benefited position on a 85% schedule (1,547 hours). The work schedule is Monday-Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm and Friday 8:30am-4:30pm during the academic year (summers off). Ability to be flexible with the work schedule is required.
Responsibilities :
Answer several-line phones to schedule appointments and take messages for both nursing triage and several providers
Help coordinate services to appropriate medical staff
Regularly handle confidential PHI and other sensitive student information
Assist with making referral appointments for student patients with specialists depending on their insurance coverage. Help coordinate x-ray and laboratory services when necessary
Receives deliveries from local pharmacies for student prescriptions, logs medications and checks student Hill Cards at time of pick up. Reaches out to students when necessary per delivery policy
Sorts lab and medical reports to then provide to the appropriate medical staff
Be able to respond to inquiries related to Health Center services (insurance coverage, requests for health records for graduate school, personal and employment reasons, etc.) from alumni, students, parents both prospective and current, off campus personnel included.
Maintaining knowledge and compliance of HIPAA and FERPA rules and laws as pertains to New York State
Assists, sorts and maintains a database of patient information
Maintains office supplies and equipment
Perform other duties as assigned
Actively participate in building an inclusive and equitable campus community
High School Diploma required. Minimum Associate’s Degree preferred. P revious experience in the medical field, such as reception, intake, and/or referral management, is required . Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Excellent organizational skills - able to prioritize tasks and be able to pivot to other tasks as needed
Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA laws and rules.
Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality and discretion, specifically when working PHI and communicating with patients.
Ability to be able to remain calm in a high-pressure environment.
Proficiency in Google Docs, Word processing and database management.
Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Compensation Range:
$19.50 - $20.50
EEO Policy:
Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths in these areas.
Benefits:
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