Medical Unit Receptionist-Medical Imaging
Job Details
Medical Unit Receptionist
Job Code: NU5000
Full Time Days
Mon-Fri-7:30am-4p
ABOUT US
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At Company Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.
As a Company Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification:Nonexempt
Supervises Positions:No
JOB SUMMARY
Performs clerical and receptionist roles to facilitate the efficient operation and maintenance of the patient care area under the supervision of the health care team members. Provides and documents under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager.
Communications:Communicates effectively with all levels of clinic staff and visitors.
- Greets and assists visitors to the department.
- Answers all incoming telephone calls and provides accurate information as needed.
- Attends assigned meetings and contributes positively to serve as communication ambassadors for the organization.
Teamwork:Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.
- Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
- Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings.
- Demonstrates a willingness to adjust activities to accommodate the needs of team members/internal customers.
- Resolves conflicts independently, as appropriate.
- Accepts responsibility for actions and acts positively upon feedback from others.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: 1 year of experience in healthcare preferred. Prior secretary experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure: N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
- Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communications. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Must be able to work as a “team player” with medical staff, nursing staff, visitors, patients, and other hospital employees.
- Computer literacy (spreadsheets, word process, packaged systems). Knowledge of operation of general office equipment. Interpersonal communications skills. Detailed oriented. Able to handle stressful situations. Maintain organization when dealing with multiple demands/assignments.
- Must be able to work independently. Has the ability to set priorities which will expedite essential patient care.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Experience with answering multiple phone lines. Basic computer skills. Excellent customer service behaviors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code:6A, Customer Service
Work Function/Activity: Sedentary to Light Physical Demand
The job requires frequent sitting and standing, occasional walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive arm, hand, and finger movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. occasionally. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Company Health Northern VA & Culpeper.
OTHER
- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
- On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
The University of Virginia, including the Company Health System which represents the Company, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, Company Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
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