PATIENT REGISTRATION RECEPTIONIST-SOM (HUNTSVILLE)

Job Description - PATIENT REGISTRATION RECEPTIONIST-SOM (HUNTSVILLE) (T239715)

PATIENT REGISTRATION RECEPTIONIST-SOM (HUNTSVILLE) - ( T239715 )

Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Huntsville Med-Psychiatry Pgm, is seeking a Patient Registration Receptionist-SOM. The Receptionist supports a busy outpatient psychiatry clinic, performing the full scope of duties to include: greeting patients, checking patients in and out, collecting copays, assisting with referrals, answering the telephone, scheduling patient appointments, and updating patient data in EMR.

General Responsibilities

Greets and registers patients in the clinic. Schedules appointments and tests. Answers phones. Prepares orders, distributes patient charts and updates patient information. Prepares and collects charge tickets, balances monies collected and prepares daily activity report. Acts as first point of contact for patients. Provides clerical support and services to staff as needed and assists patients with any needs they may have. Responds to the needs of all patients ages newborn through geriatric. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Range : $15.00 - $17.00

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of related experience required.

Preferences

Hard Skills: Prior clerical/front office experience in a medical environment. Ability to input data and utilize an electronic medical record and scheduling system and/or ability to learn. Experience scheduling patients. Experience with patient referrals preferred.

Soft Skills: Ability to work well in a fast-paced clinic. Strong customer service skills. Dependability and a can-do attitude. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

Huntsville Regional Medical Campus

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Organization

311903028 Huntsville Med-Psychiatry Pgm

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite