Reception Unit Clerk

1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week.   The Reception Unit Clerk will be responsible for providing back up office support to the care team staff, providing support to the nursing and practitioner staff, communicating provider schedule changes to reception staff, scheduling specialty appointments, and other duties as found in the reception team staff job description. The Reception Unit Clerk will work under the supervision of the Reception Team Leader and the direction of the Clinic Manager.   GHC-SCW is committed to fostering a caring and compassionate environment while ensuring that individual differences are valued. GHC-SCW is a quality driven cooperative built on collaboration, community involvement, innovation, and belonging. It is essential that all employees, members, and patients feel secure and welcome, that the opinions and contributions of all individuals are respected and that all voices are heard. Join our team and receive training, resources, competitive pay and exceptional benefits including free parking at all our locations! Check us out by clicking on Many Talents, One Mission! The Benefits of Working at GHC-SCW.    Job Specific Minimum Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent required. Minimum one (1) year work experience in a setting that requires customer service skills required.  Work experience in a Medical Reception setting preferred. Relevant training may be substituted for work experience. Previous experience using the telephone in a service capacity preferred. Experience with medical terminology preferred. Ability to earn relevant service stars such as Primary Care in order to pass initial evaluation period. Excellent organizational skills required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Excellent customer service skills required. Ability to be culturally sensitive and work with a diverse patient population.  Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with all personnel and the public required. Ability to act in a professional manner when dealing with practitioner staff, personnel of other departments, fellow employees and the general public required. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality required. Knowledge of or ability to learn HIPAA requirements. Knowledge of and ability to use various computer programs including database, word processing, and email.  Ability to use and/or learn on-line systems such as electronic medical record and appointment scheduling. Knowledge of Epic Systems is desirable, but not required. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks appropriately in rapid succession required. Ability to be flexible in daily assignments. Ability to take and relay messages accurately and in a timely manner, including the ability to spell correctly required. Ability to use a keyboard for much of the shift required. Ability to sit or stand for up to 3 hours at a time and frequently stand up and down from desk chair required. Ability to frequently bend and reach from both a standing and sitting position required.     Ability to speak and listen in person and on the telephone.   The incumbent knows and abides by all Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) organizational and departmental policies, sets personal standards and strives for high quality work in completing assignments, performs job duties in a timely manner, and represents the organization in a positive manner. The incumbent understands our Mission, Vision, and Common Values (stated below) and is committed to promote these values in behavior and attitude.    Our Mission Statement: We partner with members and the communities we serve to maximize health and well-being. Our Vision: As a local, not-for-profit, member-owned Cooperative, we are the most trusted resource for lifelong health and well-being in the communities we serve. Our Values We are a not-for-profit Cooperative We are member-centered We are equitable and inclusive We are quality-driven We are innovative We are community involved   We believe: Healthcare is a human right. In treating all people with dignity and respect. There is strength in diversity. Equity celebrates our humanity. We are better together.