What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Appointment Clerk position at Sterling Medical?
Sterling Medical is looking for a
Medical Appointment Clerk
For Medical Support Services
On-Site For the 7
Medical Group
Dyess AFB, Abilene, Texas
Competitive Rate!
Benefits-Health, Dental, Vision, 401k participation
2 weeks PTO, 56 hours sick time, 11 Paid Federal Holidays!
Sterling Medical / Modern Healthcare Services is looking for a Medical Appointment Clerk for a full-time position at Dyess AFB, TX. (Full time, Monday-Friday, 7 : 00am-4 : 00pm)
SUMMARY : Provides clerical / administrative support in wards, clinics, or other departments of a medical treatment facility.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Greets patients / visitors at a front desk, information center or office setting.
Answers main office phone line. Directs telephone calls to appropriate section for assistance. Takes messages as required.
Arranges and schedules medical appointments and determines patient eligibility for services. Determines patient eligibility, schedule appointments, relay general instructions to patients, or make referrals to other sections.
Creates appointment schedules and templates in patient appointment computer system.
Organizes and updates patient records, extract needed information, and review records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency within established guidelines.
Initiates and locates patient medical records as needed and ensures arrival of medical records prior to appointment(s).
Obtains documentation as requested by healthcare providers (test results, or documentation not yet filed in records).
Performs other administrative and clerical duties in support of the medical care and operational support.
Conducts end-of-day process at close of business and resolves any delinquent or pending appointments in computer system.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- High school or GED diploma
- General office administrative and clerical skills to perform receptionist duties
- At least six months of experience in office setting
- Ability to type a minimum of 50 WPM (computer keyboard)
- Ability to operate office equipment, such as personal computers, copiers, fax machines and telephone systems.
- Desired knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to speak and communicate clearly in English
- Excellent customer service and adaptability
- General medical ethics, as well as telephone etiquette
- Desired reliable transportation to and from work at base.
Please provide a current, updated resume for review.
If you meet these qualifications, contact :
Jenny Clark , Program Manager
Modern Healthcare Services / Sterling Medical
513-569-8365 (direct)
210-710-9841 (cell)
513-984-4909 (fax)
jclark@sterlingmedcorp.com
