Job detail

Clinic Assistant

White River Health System Inc

#Patient Care #Clinical Support #Medical History #Healthcare Administration #EHR #Financial Reports #Patient Demographics #Copays #Specialty Clinic

Quick overview

Provides administrative and clinical support to the Specialty Clinic team, including scheduling, payment collection, and record maintenance. Assists providers with patient intake, medical history documentation, and maintaining a clean office environment.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of secretarial or clerk experience. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the physical ability to lift, bend, and transfer patients.

high schoolOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFinancial ReportingPayment ProcessingAppointment SchedulingRecords ManagementClerical DutiesInventory MonitoringEHR DocumentationPatient DemographicsOffice WorkflowMedical History IntakeVA Authorizations

Job description

Job Summary

Functions as a member of the Specialty Clinic team and assists the Providers in providing quality care for patients as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor/and or the Business Office Manager of the department. Provides support to the Specialty department through preparation, clean-up, clerical duties, etc.

Job Duties

Follow office workflow procedures
Maintains records and files
Manage phone calls and correspondence
Schedule appointments and verify next-day appointments
Update patient demographics and insurance information
Collect copays and process payments
Perform basic clerical duties (photocopying, sorting, filing, scanning, faxing)
Maintain clean / organized office, patient, and stock areas
Monitor supplies and equipment
Perform deposits, reconciliation, and daily financial reports
Assist with preliminary VA authorizations and specialty referrals as needed (i.e. x-rays)
May be responsible for intake of patient medical history, verify medication list, and allergies, and document in EHR
Other duties as assigned by supervision

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or GED, formal secretarial training preferred. 2.
Training and
Experience: One year or more secretarial/clerk on job experience. 3.
Job
Knowledge: Oral and written ability necessary to communicate with co-workers. Good communication skills. Ability and knowledge to use office machines preferred. Good organizational skills with ability to maintain variety of records.

Essentials

1. Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs, medical marijuana, prescription medication, and/or alcohol. 2. Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.

Physical Demands

Job responsibilities require a considerable amount of physical work. Must