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Tracking Code: HD.15137

Job Description

Hours: Full Time 37.5 Hours/Week, Mon-Fri Day Hours, May require occasional evenings and weekends.

Monday 8:30-6:30p
Tuesday 9:00-430p
Wednesday 12:00-8:00p
Thursday 830-430p
Friday 830-3:00p

Location: Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Rd., Waukegan, IL 60085

This position acts as a translator to assist clinical staff. Performs associated clerical duties to include telephone and direct patient contact, billing, inventory control, and record keeping. Schedules appointments for clients and provides reminder calls for scheduled appointments. Handles telephone inquiries, making appropriate referrals to specific Lake County Health Department programs or other agencies as appropriate. Types correspondence, memoranda, forms and statistical reports. Documents missed appointment in the medical record and telephones or sends letters to assist patients to reschedule appointments. Translates written materials and other documents from English to Spanish for clients as needed. Maintains office and educational materials inventory. This position will also serves as a receptionist for the clinic when directed.

Required Skills

This position requires regular interaction with Spanish speaking clients who have a limited understanding of the English language or who may speak only Spanish. Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred along with accurate computer and data entry skills. This position will require the ability to pass a proficiency exam prior to hire for translation skills.

ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONDITIONED ON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAM, WHICH INCLUDES A DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREEN

Required Experience

Requires a High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate.

Job Location: North Chicago, Illinois, United States
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary: 12.71 - USD

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