What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Clerk - Westport Health Center position at UVM Health - Elizabethtown Community Hospital?
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
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.
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.
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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Salary : $21 - $32