Department
Rural Health Clerk
Job Summary
Schedules referral appointments at the direction of medical provider to provide continuity of patient care. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.
Job Qualifications
- Education: High School or equivalent
- Personal job-related skills: Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Licensure, registry or certification: None Required
- Prior Work Experience: One year in a medical clinic environment
- Technical Training: None required
- Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of position require intermittent walking, sitting, standing and lifting up to 40 pounds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Schedules referral appointments at the direction of medical provider to provide continuity of patient care.
- Receives referral form from medical provider to provide continuity of patient care.
- Obtains insurance information and contacts carrier for authorization if appropriate.
- Calls requested consultant to schedule an appointment within timeframe indicated.
- Contacts patient with appointment information.
- Copies all pertinent medical records and mails or faxes to consultant
- Cross trains to provide support to business office and medical records
Other Significant Requirements
- Consistently maintains confidentiality of patient records
- Adheres to and supports organizational policy and procedures
- Demonstrates courteous, compassionate and efficient service to our customers, both internal and external
- Works cooperatively, effectively and respectfully with others.
- Represents the organization in a professional manner at all times.
- Performs other position-appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Location
Rural Health Clinic
