MEDICAL OFFICE CLERK (26921)

LTSi - Laredo Technical Services, Inc.•Biloxi, MS

7d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSI) is seeking a Medical Office Clerk to provide administrative support in wards, clinics, and other departments of the 81 Medical Group at Keesler Air Force Base, MS. LTSI is a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services. They are also a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) and encourage military spouses to apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency
Medical terminology knowledge is required
Must maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
At least 6 months of experience in a medical office setting
Fully qualified typist with a minimum of 50 WPM

Responsibilities

Serve as a fully qualified typist with a minimum of 50 WPM.
Utilize general medical ethics, telephone etiquette, and excellent communication and customer service skills.
Perform general office administrative and clerical duties, including receptionist duties and answering telephones.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Greet patients and visitors at a front desk, information center, or office setting.
Answer the main office phone line and direct calls to the appropriate section.
Take messages as required.
Arrange and schedule medical appointments and determine patient eligibility for services.
Schedule appointments, relay general instructions to patients, or make referrals to other sections.
Obtain updates and file medical records as needed.
Organize and research patient records, extract needed information, and review records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
Ensure the arrival of medical records prior to appointments.
Initiate and locate patient medical records as needed.
Obtain documentation requested by healthcare providers (e.g., test results, or documentation not yet filed).
Perform other administrative and clerical duties in support of medical care and operational support.
Create appointment schedules and templates in the patient appointment computer system.
Conduct end-of-day processes and resolve any delinquent or pending appointments in the computer system.
Coordinate with Group Practice Managers regarding appointment template management and make changes as necessary.
Attend access to care meetings monthly.
Attend safety huddles and report on any foreseen patient safety issues.
Monitor, track, and report open encounters.
Assist with administrative duties assigned with Coronavirus Disease testing and vaccine administration as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.