MEDICAL OFFICE CLERK (Kirtland AFB, NM)

General Infomatics•Albuquerque, NM

30d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

At General Infomatics, Inc we pride ourselves on providing program support, healthcare services, strategic technology solutions, and knowledge management to US government agencies worldwide, under standards of integrity, trust, and a commitment to excellence. We are looking for a MEDICAL OFFICE CLERK for a full-time, civil contract at Kirtland AFB, NM. SUMMARY: Provides clerical/administrative support in wards, clinics, or other departments of a medical treatment facility.

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.
Ability to speak and communicate clearly in English
Excellent customer service and adaptability
General medical ethics, as well as telephone etiquette
Must be able to pass a US government security investigation and a thorough job verification.
Please make sure your resume is accurate and updated when you apply for this job.
As part of our recruiting process, we will ask applicants to authorize a thorough job verification.
Omitted jobs, falsified dates, or any type of misrepresentation will automatically disqualify the candidate.

Nice To Haves

Desired knowledge of medical terminology
Desired reliable transportation to and from work at base.

Responsibilities

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.