Front Office Assistant-Registration - Abben Cancer Center - Spencer Hospital

Spencer, IA

Full time

R-260028230

Location:

Spencer, IA

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.

Position Highlights

Spencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in coordination of patients through the clinic, to include, but not limited to, answering telephone, scheduling patients, obtaining medical records and other clerical duties.

• Opens clinic in mornings and prepares for day.

• Greets patients and families.

• Completes registration of new patients.

• Obtains insurance and I.D. cards of patients of new MO and RO patients and annually updates or reviews with patient each visit.

• Operates all office equipment and enters work tickets as needed.

• Updates all phone listings in MO and RO when updated.

• Independently performs electronic filing, record keeping, copying of documents, faxing, typing, processing correspondence and orders office supplies and supplies for other staff as requested.

• Obtains new patient referral data and enters into EMR as needed.

• Assists MD and Director/Supervisor with any needed written documents.

• Maintains nutrition area in main waiting room.

• Sends out Thank you and Sympathy cards.

• Other clerical duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma required

• Associate's degree from a college or technical school; or 6 months relatable experience

• Sensitivity and understanding needed to work with cancer patients

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to customer service

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail

• Proficient with technology and web-based programs

• Electronic Health Record experience a plus

Schedule:

• 80 hours per pay period

• Mon-Fri; 8a-4:30p

• The schedule may fluctuate based upon needs of the department

Spencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!

Please contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at 712.264.6205 or email [email protected] .

Learn more about Spencer Hospital: spencerhospital.org

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