Medical Receptionist - Rockford, United States - SwedishAmerican

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Join the REMARKABLE team at SwedishAmerican As a division of UW Health, we offer patients local access to many world-class specialists right here in Rockford, Illinois and surrounding communities.

We are seeking a Medical#Receptionist to:

Join our world-class team of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals in providing everything from preventive health care to highly specialized programs.

Provide quality care in a compassionate patient- and family- centered environment. Schedule appointments, take messages and maintain patient demographic and financial aspects as required. Greet and direct department patients and visitors and provide assistance as necessary. Contribute to the efficient operation of the department by answering phones and providing a variety of clerical support.


EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Previous receptionist or word processing experience preferred. 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 all levels of staff. Ability to sort and file alphabetically or numerically. Ability to operate a variety of general office equipment and use of a computer. Successful completion of annual job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

A division of UW Health, SwedishAmerican serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin communitiesalso a Magnet#-designated facility is dedicated to delivering high quality healthcare and strategies to keep our patients and their families well.

In fact, quality drives all that we do.

In recent years, our commitment to quality and excellence has resulted in more national awards for quality and preference than any other health system in northern Illinois.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Join the REMARKABLE team at SwedishAmerican As a division of UW Health, we offer patients local access to many world-class specialists right here in Rockford, Illinois and surrounding communities.

We are seeking a Medical Receptionist to:

• Join our world-class team of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals in providing everything from preventive health care to highly specialized programs.

• Provide quality care in a compassionate patient- and family- centered environment.
• Schedule appointments, take messages and maintain patient demographic and financial aspects as required.
• Greet and direct department patients and visitors and provide assistance as necessary.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the department by answering phones and providing a variety of clerical support.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Previous receptionist or word processing experience preferred.
• 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 all levels of staff.
• Ability to sort and file alphabetically or numerically.
• Ability to operate a variety of general office equipment and use of a computer.
• Successful completion of annual job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

A division of UW Health, SwedishAmerican serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin communitiesalso a Magnet-designated facility is dedicated to delivering high quality healthcare and strategies to keep our patients and their families well.

In fact, quality drives all that we do.

In recent years, our commitment to quality and excellence has resulted in more national awards for quality and preference than any other health system in northern Illinois.