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ReceptionistBe a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Medical Group, as a Receptionist at our Calumet City clinic. Here you will work alongside our Oncology team. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.Our oncology clinics provide comprehensive cancer care for adult patients across a wide range of cancer types and treatments. Each location is staffed by experienced general oncology specialists and offers integrated services designed to support patients at every stage of care, including palliative care to enhance quality of life throughout treatment and beyond.The Receptionist, UCM Care Network, performs day-to-day administrative and general office duties including but not limited to scheduling appointments, answering telephones, and maintaining records and accounts.Essential Job FunctionsAnswer and screens telephone calls in a courteous manner and record messages for physicians and other personnelSchedule patient appointments and procedures according to established policies and procedures.Obtain accurate information from patients, ensure all registration forms are complete and collect patient and insurance paymentsCopy patient information and forward to requesting party after receiving appropriate consent to release medical recordsWelcomes and greets patients and visitors, assisting and directing appropriately while maintaining patient confidentialityFulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned, including respecting/promoting patient rights, responding appropriately to emergency codes, sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisorPerforms other duties assignedRequired QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentMinimum of two years' experience in a medical office or hospital settingFamiliarity with database entry and applicationsExcellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environmentConsiderable skill in communicating verbally, in determining priorities and in organizing workGeneral working knowledge of PCConsiderable skill in handling sensitive public contacts with discretion, tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, coworkers and physicians.Preferred QualificationsComputerized appointment scheduling experiencePosition DetailsJob Type/FTE: Full-Time 1.0 FTEShift: Days - 8 am - 4:30 pmWork Location: Onsite - Calumet CityUnit/Department: OncologyCBA Code: Non-UnionAbout UsWe've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career OpportunitiesUChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.Compensation & Benefits OverviewUChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
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calumet city, IL, 60409, US
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