Scottish Rite for Children
Department Assistant
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Job Description
- Req#: JR4993
Help with the daily operation of a wide variety of activities within the Prosthetics/Orthotics Department
Act as a triage coordinator for Prosthetics/Orthotics, with multiple responsibilities including: patient (children ages 0-18) and visitor reception, answering phones, scheduling patients, setting and coordinating appointments, and data entry
Greet and interact with patients, parents, and hospital visitors
Greet Prosthetic/Orthotic patients; provide them with appropriate information and direct them to their care provider or next appointment, courteously and expediently, in accordance with departmental policies
Work with confidential information in a professional and responsible manner
Answer phones, route calls or messages, and assist callers for Prosthetics/Orthotics Department
Call patients regarding appointments, cancellations, no-shows, or for special activities
Set appointments for Prosthetics/Orthotics and Mobility, in accordance with departmental policies: limited over bookings; set appointments in designated time windows unless specifically approved by the involved staff member; expeditiously notify appointments to staff and patient/families; inform patient of wait intervals longer than 30 minutes; within twenty-four (24) hours for appointments made by phone; if patient cannot be reached within 48 hours or after two telephone calls, mail appointment slip
Coordinate schedule and appointments during Prosthetics Clinics (and others), courteously, and so as to maximize practitioner time and exam room availability
Ensure all persons involved in an appointment or drop-in are informed of the appointment time, duration and possible conflicts, consistently and accurately
Notify staff of appointments accurately and expeditiously
Record statistics and generate reports as assigned
Enter data and compile reports correctly and systematically for efficient retrieval for the following: Orthotic Patient Load (Report, Statistics, Average Turn-Around), Orthotic Technical (Point In-Progress and Points To Be Assigned), and additional Prosthetics records as assigned
Accurately process and distribute mail, requisitions, documentation, and appointment slips for Prosthetics/Orthotics and Mobility, at least once per day
Assist with forecast of annual office supply needs, maintain front office supply inventory and adhere to annual budget
Bilingual preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 2 years of experience preferred in a medical office, patient facing
Knowledge of medical office procedures including Epic preferred
Familiarity with Orthotics and Prosthetics, Orthopedics, or Pediatrics a plus but not required
Proficient typing and strong Word/Excel skills needed
Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!
Job Posting Title:
Department AssistantLocation:
Dallas - HospitalAdditional Posting Details:
Monday - Friday
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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About the company
Pediatric orthopedic hospital providing world-renowned treatment for scoliosis, clubfoot, hand disorders, hip disorders, neurological disorders and dyslexia.