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Medical Office Clerk

ShadowBox LLC

Goose Creek, SC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Business Processes, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Ethics, Medical Office, Medical Office Administration, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Military, Operational Support, Patient Care, Patient Education, Schedule Development, Telephone Skills, Typing
LOCATION
Goose Creek, SC
POSTED
3 days ago
Location: Naval Health Clinic (NHC) – Charleston, South Carolina (Navy Medical Readiness Training Command, Charleston, South Carolina)
Position: Full Time

QUALIFICATIONS:
Provides clerical/administrative support in wards, clinics, or other clinical departments of a medical treatment facility.
Mandatory knowledge and skills.
  • A fully qualified typist with a minimum of 50WPM is required.
  • General medical ethics, telephone etiquette, excellent communications and customer service skills.
  • General office administrative and clerical skills to perform receptionist duties and answer telephones.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Education & Experience.
  • High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency. Medical terminology desired.
  • At least 6 months of experience in an office setting.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements.
The work is primarily sedentary. However, there may be some physical demands. Requirements include prolonged walking, standing, sitting or bending.

UNIQUE MILITARY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS/PROCEDURES:  None.
  • Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA)
  • Composite Health Care Systems (CHCS) and/or MHS GENESIS
  • Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS);
  • Military Filing System - by sponsor social security, terminal digit order, color-coded and blocked filing system.
  • Contents of a military medical record, layout, sections, family members prefix designation, forms used in a MTF, and the medical record tracking procedures.

DUTIES & 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. Relays general instructions to patients, or make referrals to other sections.
  • Obtains updates and files medical records as needed.
  • Organizes and researches patient records, extract needed information, and review records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency within established guidelines.
  • Ensures arrival of medical records prior to appointment(s).
  • Initiates and locates patient medical records as needed.
  • 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.
  • Creates appointment schedules and templates in patient appointment computer system.
  • Conducts end-of-day process at close of business and resolves any delinquent or pending appointments in computer system.

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ShadowBox LLC