Job Summary
This is a fulltime position in a Pediatric General Surgery clinic. We have two locations Primary Childrens Hospital SLC (main campus) and Primary Childrens HospitalLehi. If hired you would be required to work at both locations with one location being the primary location. This position duties include answering phones making clinic appointments reviewing schedules faxing taking copayments and scanning medical records into the patients chart. There are times when you may integrate Medical Assistant skills such as taking vitals rooming patients entering patient information into Medical Record charts and assisting surgeons as needed with patients from time to time. Training will be provided. The Pediatric General Surgery clinic is a high pace busy clinic that sees a variety of patients which requires attention to detail triaging staying calm to assist parents over the phone and in person and evaluate the urgency of the need to give exceptional patient care. The University of Utah School of Medicine offers a competitive benefits package with excellent health care options significant retirement contributions a variety of retirement plans a wellness plan a legal plan and generous paid leave time. Current benefits information is available at . s
Responsibilities
schedules appointments checks patients in and out handles the work queues. Review faxes to ensure all orders are properly distributed to nurses and providers. Reviews clinics ahead of time to ensure all orders and imaging are properly scheduled prior to the patients visits. Coordinates referrals Will have to complete patient registration assists patients with copays and account balances and reconcile daily cash reports. Attend and complete mandatory trainings including infection control safety according to the hospital and department policies. Report all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member. This includes over the phone and in person. Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patients records locating and compiling department charts obtaining medical records from other providers and entering charges for billing purposes. May perform other duties based on department assigned. May assist patient and family education by providing educational material and general health information using the Electronic Medical Record.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of office experience customer service experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Current valid Utah drivers license at time of hire may be required in some areas. This position is patientsensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients coworkers and community by requiring all patientsensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority