WELLNESS CLERK

Chugach Government Solutions•Gulfport, MS

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform specialized clerical functions in health services field. Maintain student medical records, coordinate appointments, and help facilitate the efficient operation of the department. For over 60 years, Job Corps has helped young people achieve successful careers in some the country's fastest-growing industries. Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Gulfport Job Corps Center is a part of the nation's largest career technical training and education program. This position is funded through June 30, 2026, with continuation beyond that date contingent on future funding approval. Work Model: Onsite/In-Office

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
One (1) year administrative/clerical experience or training.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook at an intermediate level.
Successfully pass background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years administrative/clerical experience or training.

Responsibilities

Responsible for health services receptionist duties, to include answering the phone.
Make student off Center medical appointments and complete referrals accordingly.
Make student eye examination appointments. Order glasses and work with lab on new and repair orders. Distribute orders to students when orders come in.
Complete and distribute on a daily basis student class passes for appointments in medical/dental/ mental health.
Prepare new student charts and paperwork.
File student medical records and be responsible for records maintenance.
Copy and mail student medical records as requested by wellness manager.
Type correspondence for a variety of needs.
Type and prepare monthly utilization statistical report. Submit report to the center’s wellness manager and the executive assistant in a timely manner.
Order and keep track of wellness clinic office supplies.
Complete purchase requisitions for needed items in health services and dental.
Track and maintain open contracts billing for vendors that wellness clinic uses. Submit report to Finance monthly with names and amounts for payments.
Assist with new student orientation to Health and Wellness.
Type denial letters for student medical bills and submit check request for items that will be paid for by Center.
Take and type weekly wellness clinic staff meeting minutes.
Maintain department fax and printer.
Document sick days for nonresident students and provide information to wellness manager for leave verification, if appropriate.
Process separated student medical records and submit them to student records department in timely manner.
Collect and distribute health services mail.
Organize and coordinate blood drives on Center.
Provide over the counter medicine to students when appropriate, following the Symptomatic Management Guidelines.
Make beds in short term unit, count laundry and ensure pick up by the warehouse for linen services.
Cultivate and maintain a climate on Center which is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
Promote student attainment of career success standards through modeling appropriate skills, mentoring students, monitoring skill acquisition and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
Performs all other duties as requested.