Emergency Department Admin Support Specialist

UAB Medicine; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Alabama is seeking a Hospital Administrative Clerk in the Free Standing Emergency Department to perform routine clerical duties, greet patients, screen calls, file, and route communications in a fast-paced care setting.

The role supports physicians and staff, schedules appointments, maintains charts and timekeeping records, coordinates meetings, and works PRN rotating shifts at UAB St. Vincent's in Trussville, AL. On-site position with generous benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors, answer/screen/route telephone calls, files, distribute mail and performs other general clerical duties.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol. Schedule patients for individual appointment and in a timely manner.
• Provide assistance with programs/software for Physicians/Clinicians through the order entry processes, transfers and discharges. Assemble and maintain patient charts.
• Coordinate meetings/schedules meetings/rooms with the appropriate person, send notices as requested. Maintain meeting minutes. Enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules in computer systems.

Education

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

UAB Medicine in Alabama is seeking a Hospital Administrative Clerk in the Free Standing Emergency Department to perform routine clerical duties, greet patients, screen calls, file, and route communications in a fast-paced care setting.

The role supports physicians and staff, schedules appointments, maintains charts and timekeeping records, coordinates meetings, and works PRN rotating shifts at UAB St. Vincent's in Trussville, AL. On-site position with generous benefits for eligible staff.