Clinic Office Assistant
uconn health centerFarmington, CT
Clinic Office Assistant
uconn health centerFarmington, CT
yesterday
Occupations
Medical Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsMedical AssistantsOffice Clerks, GeneralIndustries
Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)All Other Outpatient Care CentersAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care ServicesAbout the role
The University of Connecticut Health Center is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at www.ethics.state.ct.us .UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow. PURPOSE OF CLASS:At the UCHC, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of administrative tasks. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Works under the general supervision of an employee of a higher grade. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:May lead/supervise lower-level employees as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Acts as triage/receptionist for incoming/outgoing patients and performs associated administrative duties; collects payments; takes incoming and outgoing telephone calls; schedules patient appointments for clinics, and diagnostic testing; prepares a variety of requests for patient diagnostic testing; processes billing/insurance information; prepares/sends out reminder cards/letters to cancel and reschedule appointments; may order supplies; may performadministrative duties; performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical office management; knowledge of medical terminology; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communications skills; ability to operate office equipment, which may include computers, printers, scanners, fax machines, and other automated equipment; ability to schedule and prioritize workflow. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:General Experience: Two (2) years of direct face-to-face customer service experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Epic experience
Experience working in an ambulatory care setting. SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:Graduation from a medical office assistant program may be substituted for the general experience.
SCHEDULE:
Fulltime. Monday - Friday. 8:30-5:30 (primarily 9:00-5:30) with a 30-minute unpaid meal break
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Mid
Location
Farmington, CT
Occupation
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Industry
Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
Posted
yesterday
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