Per Diem Office Coordinator

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS family and seeks an Outpatient Services Office Coordinator to support the Director and Program Manager. The role includes clerical duties, patient orientation, and managing admission/discharge communications.

The position requires basic medical terminology knowledge, 40 wpm typing, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. In-house CPR and Handle with Care training are provided within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Education in medical office or related field is preferred with a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years experience in a health care facility is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; CPR certification required or provided in-house.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, maintain and distribute admission and discharge sheets and flash locators, and email to administration at day's end.
• Answer telephones courteously, prepare messages and respond to urgent calls promptly.
• Orient new patients to the facility and provide tours as needed; issue attendance slips for groups.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Medical terminology

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree in medical office or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Responsibilities

Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since 1988. Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125‑bed acute psychiatric hospital offering a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery.

Website: https://heritageoakshospital.com/

The Outpatient Services Office Coordinator performs varied secretarial and clerical duties for the Director of Outpatient Services and Program Manager. Incumbent assists with a variety of assignments and office functions and enhances department effectiveness by providing information and support to the Outpatient Services Director.

• Initiate, maintain and distribute admission and discharge sheets and flash locators, and e-mail to administration at the end of the day.
• Answer telephones in a courteous manner, prepare messages as appropriate and respond to urgent telephone calls quickly.
• Orient new patients to facility, including providing a tour of physical plant unless patient has been previously in the hospital program and declines. Provide attendance slip for appropriate group.

Heritage Oaks offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Education Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree in medical office or related field preferred. Minimum of high school diploma or GED required.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) year experience in a health care facility preferred.

License: No license required.

Additional Requirements: Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Must be able to type 40 wpm and be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Incumbent must maintain a current, valid certificate in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (classes are provided in‑house). Successful completion of Handle with Care (HWC) training (provided in‑house) including de‑escalation and appropriate use of seclusion and restraint, within the first 30 days of employment and required prior to assisting in the procedures. Incumbent may be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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