Front Desk Aid
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Mercer University
Atlanta, GA, US
Summary
The Front Desk Aid is responsible for greeting patients, managing incoming calls, and scheduling appointments. They also handle insurance verification, patient check-in/out processes, and maintaining accurate patient charts.
Job Description
Application Instructions:
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Job Family:
Student Work Study
Department:
Mercer Medicine
Supervisor:
Kaye Miller
Job Title:
Front Desk Aid
Job Description:
Campus Health Atlanta is seeking an outgoing student to help at the front desk in the clinic. Located in the Sheffield building, room 206. The responsibilities include the following:
-Greet patients upon entrance to the clinic
-Answer incoming calls
-Schedule appointments
-Verify insurance before the appointment visit or at the time of appointment
-Call patients as needed for follow-up, no-show appointments, etc.
-Check patients in for the appointment and out after the appointment
-Ensure all required patient demographic, contact, pharmacy, insurance, and other information is up-to-date in the chart upon patient arrival to the clinic
-Scan documents into charts
-Other duties as needed by supervisor
Candidates must have:
-Exceptional customer service skills and phone etiquette
-Must be well-spoken
-Ability to maintain calm under pressure
-Commitment to attendance and reliability
-Commitment to timely communication with supervisor for any needed schedule changes
-Adherence to HIPAA requirements for the privacy of patient information
-Pay rate $10 per hour
Scheduled Hours:
20
Start Date:
08/17/2026
End Date:
05/8/2027
Mercer University’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) serves students and families in Atlanta, Macon, and the Regional Academic Centers. Our consultants provide guidance with application materials such as resumes and cover letters, job search tactics, networking, and more!
Vision: We aspire to equip and empower all Mercerians to thrive in the lifelong process of career and professional development.
Mission: Our career development experts prepare students to succeed in work and life by providing customized, innovative, and comprehensive career resources.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Macon, GA
Mercer University’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) serves students and families in Atlanta, Macon, and the Regional Academic Centers. Our consultants provide guidance with application materials such as resumes and cover letters, job search tactics, networking, and more!
Vision: We aspire to equip and empower all Mercerians to thrive in the lifelong process of career and professional development.
Mission: Our career development experts prepare students to succeed in work and life by providing customized, innovative, and comprehensive career resources.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Macon, GA