HS

3.5 yrs

None

High level of concentration and mental attention, requires handling light weight objects up to 10lbs, standing and walking, and requires sitting for long periods of time.

40 hour per week Monday-Friday

The department of Cancer Clinic Services is seeking a Patient Relations Assistant to check patients in and check patients out, schedule patient appointments, answer phones, and triage patients to ensure they are connected with the proper staff.

The ideal candidate will have extensive customer service experience and able to communicate in a calm and helpful manner during stressful and/or crisis situations. Should have the ability to pay high attention to detail; work with a teamwork mindset; have data entry skills and respect for confidentiality; be able to prioritize tasks efficiently; and work in multiple systems simultaneously.

Associate’s degree with 4 or more years related experience preferred.

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