Department Clerk - Business Operations
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY The Department Clerk provides clerical support for the Hospital Patient Billing (HPB) department. Duties include, but are not limited to; processes all department documents in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring quality at all times; processes mail, correspondences and supply orders quickly and accurately; responsible for ensuring work queues are performed according to department guidelines. Will assist with special projects as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education/Licensure/Certification: High School graduate or equivalent required. Knowledge: One year of previous experience in a clerical, medical records or healthcare business office setting required. Requires working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel & Word), prefer intermediate experience. Previous experience with scanning/imaging equipment and in quality control strongly preferred. Skills: ●Must have good written and oral communication skills, typing and telephone skills. ●Must have excellent manual dexterity ●Must possess the ability to multi-task and reprioritize workload in order to meet deadlines. ●Data entry, ten-key skills, basic filing, alphabetic, numeric and basic math skills are required. ●Ability to make reasonable independent decisions in the absence of immediate direct supervision that stay within hospital and department guidelines ●Works as a team player assisting co-workers during periods of peak workloads and short staffing A NONPROFIT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN EL DORADO COUNTY Marshall is a nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. Our history stems back to 1956, when the community banded together to build a modern hospital for El Dorado County. Since opening our doors in 1959, Marshall has been proud to maintain our status as an independent hospital whose governance remains local. Our mission is to improve the health of our community and offer health services of superior value and quality, centered on the goals and needs of our patients. We strive to deliver service that exceeds our patients’ expectations. Quality Care Marshall is routinely recognized in the top tier of hospitals in California by independent consumer healthcare groups, and we’re always striving to improve. Marshall’s Emergency Department is a verified Level III Trauma Center and our Stroke Program is not only distinguished as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission but also earned a Gold–Plus designation from the American Heart/American Stroke Association. Marshall’s Birth Center was also designated by the World Health Organization and UNICEF as a Baby Friendly® certified facility for breastfeeding advocacy. Serving El Dorado County & Surrounding Areas Marshall includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 111 beds located in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and Georgetown; primary and specialty care clinics, more than 190 affiliated physicians and providers, as well as a team of more than 1,600 employees providing quality healthcare services to residents of El Dorado County. Marshall’s executive leadership is governed by a local board of directors who volunteer their time to represent the needs and interests of a growing community. Marshall also has a dedicated group of Auxiliary members, adult and junior volunteers that lend their support.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- One year of previous experience in a clerical, medical records or healthcare business office setting required.
- Requires working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel & Word), prefer intermediate experience.
- Must have good written and oral communication skills, typing and telephone skills.
- Must have excellent manual dexterity
- Must possess the ability to multi-task and reprioritize workload in order to meet deadlines.
- Data entry, ten-key skills, basic filing, alphabetic, numeric and basic math skills are required.
- Ability to make reasonable independent decisions in the absence of immediate direct supervision that stay within hospital and department guidelines
- Works as a team player assisting co-workers during periods of peak workloads and short staffing
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with scanning/imaging equipment and in quality control strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- processes all department documents in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring quality at all times
- processes mail, correspondences and supply orders quickly and accurately
- responsible for ensuring work queues are performed according to department guidelines
- assist with special projects as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
