Part Time Ben Taub Jobs (NOW HIRING)

About Us
Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.
Job Profile
Job Summary:
Essential employee expected to answer incoming phone calls for patient/general information; reviews hospital census, provides phone number to patient's room, properly directs and transfers callers to specific departments/personnel. Activates Facility, Medical, and Security alerts timely and accurately per departmental procedures and Harris Health System's policies. Performs requested paging of personnel timely and accurately. Answers the Ask My Nurse line; documents and prioritizes the telephone encounter with symptoms and level of acuity for a nurse call back, and schedules patients for virtual visits based on symptoms. Provides help desk technical support for My Health users and guides qualified patients through E-visit scheduling. Supports the Patient Appointment Center with after hours Family Practice scheduling.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Work Experience: Minimum 6 months in customer service
Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact) , Writing /Composing - (Reports)
Proficiencies
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong Computer Skills, Analytical, Medical Terms, P.C., Typing 30 wpm
Work Schedule: Flexible
Benefits & EEOC
Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.
It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.
Job Category
Clerical and Administrative Support