Medical Office Clerk

Medical Office Clerk

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an exciting opportunity for a civilian Medical Office Clerk at the Naval Hospital Twenty-nine Palms in Southern California.

Position Summary:

Provides clerical/administrative support in wards, clinics, or other departments of a medical treatment facility.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency.
• At least 6 months of experience in an office setting.
• A fully qualified typist with a minimum of 50 WPM is required.
• General office administrative and clerical skills to perform receptionist duties and answer telephones.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Compensation Details:

• Qualified candidates can expect to earn $45,000 - $55,000 annually
• Employee will qualify for a full complement of benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, paid time off, 11 paid Federal Holidays, 401k and more!

Primary 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.
• Determine patient eligibility, schedule appointments, relay general instructions to patients, or make referrals to other sections.
• Obtains updates and files medical records as needed.
• 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.

Company Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.