Advanced Office Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Advanced Office Clerk job in Oceanside, CA. Monday-Friday daysVeterans encouraged to apply! This is a civilian position supporting the Military community Benefits/Compensation:$20.00 - 24.00 per hour Health and Welfare Fringe Benefits: $5.09 per hourPaid Holidays - 11 days Advanced Office Clerk job Overview: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. Determine patient eligibility, schedule appointments, relay general instructions to patients, or make referrals to other sections. Supports PCM by name processing for appointment and appropriate access to care timeframes during allocation of standard appointment types.Maintains appointment schedules using government computer systems and standard protocols and procedures. Validates basic CHCS patient demographic information prior to booking appointment for patients. Make required updates.Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient schedules and logs. Utilized government computer system tools and standard protocols and procedures (detail codes, freezing slots, and TRICARE on-line usage) to facilitate maintenance of appointment slots, rescheduling options or cancellation processing.Call patients as needed to schedule, reschedule, and/or cancel appointments. Promotes consult/referral specialty medical care within the MTF.Obtains updates and files medical records. Obtains documentation as requested by healthcare providers (test results or documentation not yet filed in records).Organizes and researches patient records, extract needed information, and review records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency within established guidelines.Initiates and locates patient medical records. Maintains medical records in accordance with prescribed directives.Conducts daily pull, delivery, and retrieval of patient records. Ensures arrival of medical records prior to appointment(s).Prepares reports regarding record statistics as necessary. Participates in records review as part of the facility's quality assurance program and in accordance with accreditation standards.Retires medical records in accordance with regulatory procedures and guidelinesAdvanced Office Clerk Job Qualification:High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency.At least one year in medical office scheduling, in an office setting, or at least one year in relevant experience or specialized Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator certification required. A fully qualified typist (computer keyboard) with a minimum of 50 WPM is required.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingGeneral office administrative and clerical skills to perform receptionist duties and answer telephones.Ability to use standard office equipment, such as computers, typewriters, copiers, fax machines, telephone systems and office automations systems, to perform a substantial range of medical record maintenance support.General knowledge of Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards; Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) for complete, prompt, and accurate health records.Basic medical terminology required.Must be able to obtain clearance to access the work site located on a military installation and be granted a Common Access Card (CAC).Come join our team of healthcare professionals! Staffing Resources (FSR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.FSR is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs. We proudly encourage Veterans and individuals from all backgrounds to apply.