Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Medical Group, as a Receptionist at our River East clinic. Here you will work alongside our Multi-Specialty team. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Located in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood, UChicago Medicine River East is a state-of-the-art outpatient center featuring a wide range of care services. In addition to those listed below, we offer infusion therapy, lab services, and radiology services, including CT, MRI, mammography, X-ray, DEXA scan and ultrasound. The Receptionist, UCM Care Network, performs day-to-day administrative and general office duties including but not limited to scheduling appointments, answering telephones, and maintaining records and accounts. Essential Job Functions • Answer and screens telephone calls in a courteous manner and record messages for physicians and other personnel • Schedule patient appointments and procedures according to established policies and procedures. • Obtain accurate information from patients, ensure all registration forms are complete and collect patient and insurance payments • Copy patient information and forward to requesting party after receiving appropriate consent to release medical records • Welcomes and greets patients and visitors, assisting and directing appropriately while maintaining patient confidentiality • Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned, including respecting/promoting patient rights, responding appropriately to emergency codes, sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor • Performs other duties assigned Required Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent • Minimum of two years’ experience in a medical office or hospital setting • Familiarity with database entry and applications • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment • Considerable skill in communicating verbally, in determining priorities and in organizing work • General working knowledge of PC • Considerable skill in handling sensitive public contacts with discretion, tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, coworkers and physicians. Preferred Qualifications • Computerized appointment scheduling experience Position Details • Job Type/FTE: Full-Time 1.0 FTE • Shift: Days - 9 am - 5:30 pm • Work Location: Onsite - River East • Unit/Department: Multi-Specialty • CBA Code: Non-Union