What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Registration Clerk position at Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma?
This position is currently open.
Public?:
Public
Division:
Health
Reports To:
Director, Revenue Integrity Officer
Type of Position:
Regular Full Time
Location:
Little Axe Health Center / 15951 Little Axe Dr. / Norman, OK 73026
General Description
This position is located at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Clinic- Little Axe Clinic in Norman, Oklahoma. The Little Axe Clinic is an outpatient multi-disciplinary clinic established and managed by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Primary duties include patient registration, scheduling appointments; instructing and assisting patients with regard to completing documentation and procedures; answering and directing all phone calls, maintaining a professional and confidential working environment.
Responsibilities & Duties
- The purpose of this position is to provide technical and clerical duties and provide support to Medical Record and Health Information staff of the assigned facility.
- Incumbent interviews patient to obtain pertinent data and information for insurance and billing purposes, updating records data integrity, etc.
- Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls, providing information, taking messages and scheduling appointments.
- Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
- Schedule appointments, and maintain and update appointment calendars.
- Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
- Provide information about establishment, such as location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provided.
- Provides general up keep of patient waiting room.
- Enters client data into the appropriate database; maintains accurate files, and organizes data.
- Conducts self in accordance with AST administrative manual.
- Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education Requirements and Qualifications
- At least three years of clerical, secretarial, or medical office experience preferred.
- Prefer completion of a program or training in Medical Office Technology or a related field.
- Skill in using a computer and knowledge of software to access and interpret patient data
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, visitors and staff.
- Culturally sensitive to Native Americans, working experience preferred.
- Self-motivated, have the ability to prioritize work tasks and be creative with projects.
- Good organizational skills.
- Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must be able to pass a drug test
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
- Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity
- Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
- Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)
Posted Date:
12 hours 51 min ago
Tribal Preference/Native American Preference/EEO/Smoke Free/Drug Free Workplace
Indian preference applies to all positions, but all resumes will be accepted.
Forward Completed Absentee Shawnee Tribe applications with resume to:
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Human Resources Department
2025 South Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Fax: 405-273-2710
Email: HR@astribe.com
