Clinical Assistant

Cherokee Nation•Tahlequah, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance to providers, nurses, and/or other clinical and ancillary staff in the coordination of patient care. Facilitates quality patient care by optimizing patient flow, processing of referrals, assisting with patient empanelment and prior authorizations, and participating in continuity of care activities such as patient calls and scheduling.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); no exceptions.
At least six (6) months of experience in a related field.
An individual should have knowledge of Database software, Human Resource systems, Internet software, Ordering processing system, and Payroll systems.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred but not required; can be obtained during the orientation period.
The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and medical terminology.
Educated on and compliant with HIPPA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information.
Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation adjudication for childcare.