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University of Florida Health Support Technician I - Developmental Pediatrics in Jacksonville Campus, Florida
Health Support Technician I - Developmental Pediatrics
Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=532155&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 532155
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Jacksonville Campus
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Health Care Administration/Support
Department: 30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE
Classification Title:
Health Support Technician I
Job Description:
- Point of Service Operations- Greets patients and confirms appointments.
Inspects and copies insurance cards and photo IDs. Identifies and collects copays,
deductibles and self-pay for services. Explains and satisfies any necessary
patient consent forms and scans them into EPIC.
- Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking
blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history
summary. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times. Notifies
providers of pertinent patient information and follow-up.
- Receives and directs phone calls to the appropriate personnel. Also makes contact
with other departments, physicians, and outside organizations as necessary for
the departmental/practice operations.
- Verifies patient demographic information by interviewing patient; recording
medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
- Assists physicians with referrals and authorizations for any medical or lab tests
ordered.
Maintains and updates patient information in electronic medical record.
Assists in organization of clinic exam rooms, including cleaning and stocking
supplies. Communicates inventory and equipment needs to assigned staff.
- Performs cashiering functions as it relates to co-payments or other patient
payments/collections. May perform routine clerical duties for the department.
- Provides administrative support to providers and management staff and assists in
organization of clinical service. Problem solves issues with registration,
scheduling, appointments, etc.
Expected Salary:
$18 to $20 per hour depending on education and experience.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited college or vocational technical training Medical Assistant program.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.
Background Check is Required.
To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.
University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville: Visit this link (https://ufh.sc/COMJvideo) to watch the video.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See ourVeteran's Preference Page (https://jobs.ufl.edu/applicant-resources/veterans/) for more specific information.
Health Assessment Required:Yes.
Advertised: 02 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time