What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oncology Unit Coordinating Clerk position at Garnet Health?
At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Unit Coordinating Clerk on our Radiation Oncology & Infusion team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.
Responsibilities
Performs various clerical tasks providing customer service in a polite and courteous manner. Acts as a clerk to the Department of Oncology managing patient check in to include insurance verification, initial set-up of triple identification system, setting up future appointments; triaging calls from referring offices, patients, & families; inputting proper documentation into patient’s electronic medical record in the appropriate sections. Providing high levels of customer service to our patients, families, referring offices, and within the department.
At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.
Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.
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The compensation range for the role is $21.99 - $22.65 hourly
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Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- High school graduate with one year of advanced training in
medical terminology or its equivalent.
Minimum Experience: - One to two years of clerical and/or patient registration experience required.
- Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook (Microsoft Office).
- Experience with an electronic medical record preferred.
- Must have exceptional customer service andability to multi-task.
- Candidate must enjoy working in a very busy environment.
Required Certification/Registration: .
Physical Demands: Stands, walks, and sits intermittently. Considerable mental and visual
demands. Considerable mental strength required to work daily with
cancer patients. Physical movement such as reaching and bending is
also required.
Working Conditions: Works inside office in an open reception area.
Salary : $22 - $23