Medical Clerk
About The Position
Under the direction of Program Supervisor or Senior Secretary, and with training from the Billing Supervisor, this role performs high-level clerical work. Responsibilities include computer work, answering phones, scheduling patients, word processing, data entry, verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations for services, and managing coverage for the classification. The work requires judgment, the ability to read, write, and follow instructions. A clear understanding of medical insurances, CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS codes is necessary. The position may also involve taking minutes of meetings and performing other related clerical duties.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent
- A total of twenty (20) college and /or vocational credit hours that included a minimum of 4 credit hours in computer classes, 4 credit hours in a medical billing class and 12 hours in health administration, medical assistant administration, RHIT or CPC programs
- OR High school graduation or equivalent AND five (5) years of experience as a medical clerk or directly related field, with computer and data entry skills
- Clear understanding of all medical insurances, CPT, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS codes
- Ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships
- Ability to receive and respond to verbal communication
- Ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis
- Ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to walk at a minimum of 35% up to a maximum of 65%
- Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks
- Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including the use of hands and fingers for handling, grasping, typing, writing, or operating equipment
- Resume must include the following information: Name of employer, month/year you were hired, month/year you left, if the position was part-time or full-time, and the job duties you performed while in the position.
Responsibilities
- Perform high level clerical work
- Handle computer work
- Answer the phone
- Schedule patients
- Perform word processing
- Conduct data entry
- Verify insurance
- Obtain authorizations of services
- Manage coverage for the classification
- Perform other clerical duties
- Take minutes of meetings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
