About this role
Are you looking for a temporary job in the Medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in Cancer care, is seeking a Temporary Scheduling Clerk to work in our Adminstrative office in Fairfax Virginia.
SCOPE: Under direct supervision, performs routine but varied clerical duties in accordance with standard procedures such as photocopying, filing, posting information, and mail distribution for the office. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Answers all incoming calls; assesses callers’ needs and directs to appropriate personnel.
- Obtains and communicates messages in an accurate and timely manner.
- Covers for other scheduling and administrative functions as requested.
- Sorts, maintains, and distributes routine office records and correspondence according to structured procedures.
- Performs clerical duties including answering phones, retrieving messages, making copies and filing.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent. Position is entry level and requires 0-2 years of office experience. Previous medical office scheduling experience a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision correctable to 20/20. Requires occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff. Requires exposure to conditions common to a clinic environment.
Join us at Virginia Cancer Specialists, where meeting and exceeding the needs of our patients is our primary goal!
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Other facts
About The US Oncology Network
Every day, The US Oncology Network helps approximately 3,300 providers deliver value-based, integrated care for patients—close to home. Through The Network, these independent doctors come together to form a community of shared expertise and resources dedicated to advancing local cancer care and to delivering better patient outcomes. The Network provides doctors with access to coordinated resources, best business practices, and the experience, infrastructure and support of McKesson. This collaboration allows the doctors in The Network to focus on the health of their patients, while McKesson focuses on the health of their practices. Together, The Network and its affiliated physicians are committed to the success of independent practices, everywhere. For more information, visit www.usoncology.com.
What you'll do
- The Temporary Scheduling Clerk answers incoming calls, assesses callers' needs, and directs them to appropriate personnel. They also perform various clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, and maintaining office records.
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