What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Receptionist position at UW Health in Northern Illinois?
Pay Range: $16.45 - $22.21 / hour
Additional components of compensation may include:
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- Evening, night and weekend shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
Per Diem Staff will not be eligible to participate in any associate benefit plans sponsored by the Health System.
Paid Time Off: UW Health complies with The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW) Act, which requires Illinois employers to provide employees with one hour of VAC PLAW time for every 40 hours worked.
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
- Competitive pay
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice
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POSITION SUMMARY: Greets, instructs, directs and schedules department/clinic patients and visitors and provides assistance as necessary. Functions as a liaison between patients and medical support staff. Contributes to the efficient operation of department/unit, by answering phones and providing a variety of clerical support including preparing charge tickets, cash receipts and patient charts. ***CFMH Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic: Collecting payments, processing end-of-day cash drawer, and generating deposits through Epic, as well as completing call reminders and work lists (cancellation/rescheduling). |
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EDUCATION/TRAINING: Previous receptionist and word processing experience preferred. |
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LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: N/A |
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EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Excellent verbal, written, organizational and critical decision-making skills required. Must be able to read, write legibly and communicate effectively in English. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all levels of staff within the organization and community under varied conditions. Ability to sort and file alphabetically or numerically. Ability to handle money and operate a variety of general office equipment and computer. Successful completion of annual job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. |
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
Salary : $16 - $22
