About the Role
As a secretary/receptionist at Fresenius Kidney Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team, providing administrative support to maintain clinic operations and provide the best customer care for patients living with kidney disease. You will be the "face" of one of our outpatient or hospital facilities, using your administrative skills to impact the lives of our patients and their families.
Responsibilities
- Answer telephone and route calls.
- Greet patients and guests professionally.
- Maintain a professional environment and monitor reception/waiting areas.
- Distribute incoming mail.
- Obtain necessary signatures for admissions data processing.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Maintain accurate records of hospitalization and patient travel.
- Prepare medical records for facsimile or mail.
- Organize patient travel by contacting and providing requested medical records.
- Coordinate with transient patient paperwork.
- Coordinate transfer placements and confirmations.
- Ensure admissions paperwork is completed and sent to designated departments.
- Assist with medical appointment referrals and scheduling.
- Assist with transportation coordination and referrals.
- Ensure data entry is completed for Crown Web.
- Perform monthly insurance card scanning.
- Set up and maintain filing systems and basic databases.
- Complete forms and reports.
- Prepare purchase orders.
- Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
- Maintain inventory of office supplies.
- Audit records for compliance with medical records standards.
- Assist in the collection of Patient Demographic Information and Continuous Quality Improvement Data.
- Assemble, file, and maintain patient medical records.
- Print patient schedules and pull patient charts daily.
- Arrange for package pickup and delivery.
- Assist with month-end reporting requirements.
- Participate in collaboration sessions.
- Attend education and training sessions.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months relevant experience without a degree.
- 1-2 years related experience preferred.
- Experience working knowledge of computers with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Pleasant telephone manner.
Skills
- Knowledge of office procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft office applications
- Ability to adapt to supporting software applications
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive
- Strong organizational skills
- Multitasking and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Customer service attitude
Location
- Outpatient or hospital facilities
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 6 months relevant experience
- 1-2 years related experience preferred
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED required
Salary/Compensations
- $14.00 - $23.00 per hour
About the Company
- Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Equal Opportunity
- Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
