Health Care Associate (Front Office) Details

Health Care Associate (Front Office)

United Health Centers - Sanger, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

*TO APPLY - please visit our Careers page on our United Health Centers website to complete an application.

https://nonprovider-unitedhealthcenters.icims.com/jobs/1878/health-care-associate-%28hca%29---medical/job

UHC offers a robust benefit plan that includes:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement : 401 K Matching Plan
• Life Insurance/ Long Term Disability
• Education Assistance
• 10 Paid Holidays

UHC staff is composed of professionals dedicated to the maintenance and improvement of the communities we are privileged to serve. Become a part of the communities we serve and join our team today!

Do you thrive in a fast-paced team environment and have exceptional customer service skills? If you are seeking a career that matches your passion for helping patients and their families, United Health Centers is looking for someone like you! Our Health Care Associates are dedicated team members that help us elevate our patient care to new heights. In this crucial role, you are on the front lines with patients addressing each with care, detail, and most importantly, compassion. If you love serving the community and caring for people, you might be our next Health Care Associate!

Works closely with the HCA Supervisor and other members of the clinic management team to:

• Provides prompt clerical support; promotes a smooth patient flow; collects and records data accurately; maintains order of the front office, equipment and supplies.
• Achieves the organizational mission to provide health care access for all the members of the community. Helps make sure patients and families get the care they need when they need it.
• Consistently and openly communicates with supervisor and all staff.
• Works flexible or extended hours where necessary.
• Participates in health center in-services and meeting, listening and respecting others’ ideas.
• Abides by Rules of Confidentiality.

EDUCATION:

• High School graduate or GED.
• Completed training program in Medical Office Assisting from Accredited College is preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Possess a valid Driver’s license.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in an ambulatory care setting

SKILLS:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with patients and providers of differing backgrounds; team player
• Customer-service oriented
• Familiar with adult learning and general training techniques
• Positive professional insight
• Flexibility and dependability
• Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment
• Effective leadership/supervisory skills
• Modern office practices and procedures including email
• Intermediate computer skills
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer Skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Company's website:

• https://www.unitedhealthcenters.org/main/

Work Remotely:

• No