Clinic Clerk

Building Name: ECH - Elizabethtown Community Hospital Location Address: 75 Park Street, Elizabethtown New York Regular Department: ECH - Elizabethtown Emergency Room Part Time Standard Hours: 20 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: Shift: Day-8-10Hr Primary Shift: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Weekend Needs: None Salary Range: Min $20.84 Mid $26.05 Max $31.26 Recruiter: Greg Cary The Clinic Clerk performs clerical duties in relation to patient visits and information/ reception of clinic. Handles incoming calls, schedules patients, prepares paperwork for billing purposes, filing, office correspondence and opening and sorting. Qualifications / Job Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience in a busy office setting with customer exposure. (health care field preferred) Comprehension of medical terminology preferred Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills to interact with patients, staff, families, physicians and management. Must possess a strong work ethic, exhibit optimism, cheerfulness, high social and emotional intelligence, and promote a team effort. Ability to work outside the normal working hours as volume demands. Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in writing and verbally. Ability to communicate effectively in an ever-changing environment to assure delivery of quality customer service. Must be well organized, able to set priorities and adept at handling multiple tasks simultaneously. Projects a professional image in appearance and behavior. Keyboarding experience and computer knowledge required.(Microsoft Word /Excel / Access Software used) Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Responsibilities / Performance Indicators Professionalism/Dependability Relationships with Others Service Excellence Communications Job Knowledge/Skill Competency Elizabethtown Community Hospital (ECH) is part of The University of Vermont Health Network, a six-hospital network serving patients and their families in northern New York and Vermont. Our hospitals and physicians are bringing the best of community and academic medicine together, sharing their knowledge and resources to give patients access to leading-edge technology, advanced treatment options and the highest level of compassionate care.