Clerk III - QuickCare Clinics 90%

Clerk III

The University of Iowa Health Care - QuickCare is seeking a 90 % Clerk III to provide front desk reception duties for checking in and checking out patients, as well as scheduling clinic appointments. This is a high-volume public contact position, requiring use of multi-tasking skills and the ability to answer multi-line phones on a consistent basis to assist external and internal customers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Gathers demographic data information and enters into the hospital EPIC system.
• Gathers the referring entity, primary care provider(s), and other healthcare providers' information and enters into the hospital EPIC system.
• Performs proper name search procedures as outlined in Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Alternates with other scheduling clerks in responding to telephone calls and assisting patients, physicians, specialty nurses, and other healthcare providers at the Scheduling desk. Assumes duties of schedulers and/or receptionists during their absences.
• Maintains effective communication with appropriate divisions.
• Performs miscellaneous clerical duties as assigned.

University of Iowa Health Care —recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

WE CARE Core Values:

• Welcoming - We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.
• Excellence - We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.
• Collaboration - We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork - guided by compassion - is the best way to work.
• Accountability - We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
• Respect - We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
• Empowerment - We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

Percent of Time: 90% (36 hours per week)

Pay Grade: 08

Schedule: Variable days, 7am - 7:30pm, primarily 12-hour shifts.

Location: Iowa City, IA & North Liberty, IA (and surrounding clinics based on clinical need/hours)

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Any combination of related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education, and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to two years of full-time employment.

Special Qualifications:

• Public Contact/Customer Service experience.
• Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
• Availability to provide support to other clinical locations based on clinical need/hours.

Desired Requirements:

• Medical Terminology.
• Experience with EPIC.
• Customer service experience in a QuickCare/Urgent Care setting.
• Demonstrated excellent written/verbal communication.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume and plain text cover letter that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.