Clinic Assistant

General Statement of Responsibilities:

This position is responsible to act as information source to outpatient clinic patients and visitors, assist with patient care and to provide administrative support for the Nursing department and Patient Services Representative department. This position may work in both the East Bank clinic and the St. Paul satellite clinic locations.

Detailed Job Responsibilities:

Collaborate with nursing team and assist with direct patient care procedures and related tasks, including but not limited to:

Greet and receive patient and complete patient information in in the electronic health record (EHR): History and Physical, Demographics, Insurance Verification and other front desk registration and check-in duties

Welcomes, guides, directs and when necessary assists in escorting of visitors and other customers throughout the building

Assist in clinic opening and closing responsibilities

Prepare room for patient's use: stock supplies and equipment, clean room after patient use, clean equipment

Schedule appointments, tests, x-rays, consultations, and any services the patient may require

Answers telephone, responds appropriately to the caller and redirect calls as needed

Check-in appointments

Maintain confidentiality in patient health data

Upon patient and/or provider request, Chaperone during sensitive exam or procedure

Transport Lab specimens to Lab

Perform some Lab tests and prepare samples

Perform EKGs

Review patient chart for completeness

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an approved Medical Secretary program or one year of medical experience which must include keyboarding experience and experience interacting with people (i.e. receptionist, switchboard, etc.)
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a culture that respects and advances diversity and inclusion.
• No clinical experience necessary, we will train you

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

About Boynton Health, Nursing

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Boynton Health, a nationally recognized leader in college health, is transforming health and academic success for students. Our mission is to create a healthy community by working with students, faculty and staff to achieve physical, emotional and social well-being. Boynton provides comprehensive health care to students, faculty and staff. Boynton conducts significant outreach efforts including student-led health promotion in the areas of sexual health, nutrition and stress management. It conducts a comprehensive survey of college students to give postsecondary institutions a look at the health of their students. And it conducts community-based public health initiatives to support the health of everyone on campus.

Pay Range: $21.80 - $23.86 hourly; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.