Medical Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under the direction of Program Supervisor or Senior Secretary; with training from the Billing Supervisor, performs high level clerical work involving computer work, answering the phone, scheduling patients, word processing, data entry, verifying insurance, authorizations of services, coverage for the classification, and other clerical duties; the work involves the exercise of judgment, the ability to read, write and follow oral and/or written instructions. Must possess a clear understanding of all medical insurances, CPT, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS codes. May be required to take minutes of meetings; performs related work as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High school graduation or equivalent AND a total of twenty (20) college and /or vocational credit hours that included a minimum of 4 credit hours in computer classes, 4 credit hours in a medical billing class and 12 hours in health administration, medical assistant administration, RHIT or CPC programs.

OR

High school graduation or equivalent AND five (5) years of experience as a medical clerk or directly related field, with computer and data entry skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Essential Physical Demands:

• Vision – Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Hearing – Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Lifting, Standing, and Walking With or Without Reasonable Accommodations:
  • Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis
  • Position requires the ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time
  • Position requires the ability to walk at a minimum of 35% up to a maximum of 65%
• Position will require the ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
• Position must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including the use of hands and fingers for handling, grasping, typing, writing, or operating equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

Veterans must submit Form DD214 to determine eligibility for Veterans’ Preference

Interested applicants must clearly show they meet the minimum qualifications.

Resume must include the following information: Name of employer, month/year you were hired, month/year you left, if the position was part-time or full-time, and the job duties you performed while in the position.

BARGAINING UNIT: AFSCME

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT