Medical Clerk I - Orthopedics

Responsibilities

• Provides routine support for assigned clinics through scheduling, reception, records maintenance, coordination with other hospital clinics, and general management of assigned medical clerical staff.
• Manages and schedules assigned staff. Assigns tasks and priorities; advises assigned staff; recommends corrective actions and performance evaluations.
• Captures and maintains forms and basic information on patient charts and electronic databases.
• Schedules and confirms appointments with patients and medical staff; resolves scheduling problems.
• Coordinates patient visits with other hospital clinics and departments.
• Arranges travel and housing for patients and staff. Coordinates patient transfers and room assignments.
• Enters patient care data for billing to outside providers.
• Orders charts, labs, and medical supplies and materials.
• Assists nurses with basic patient care.
• Produces and distributes department mailings.
• Prepares reports and informational or paperwork packets.
• Orders and restocks office and medical supplies.
• Trains new medical support staff.
• Maintains payroll and timekeeping for the department.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent AND THREE (3) years of medical office experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May require Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practice.
• Knowledge of multi-line telephone systems operation.
• Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and clinic systems.
• Skilled in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Skilled in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks and demands.
• Skilled in managing and leading staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Skilled in operating office equipment such as copiers and fax machines.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.

Skills

• Skilled in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Skilled in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks and demands.
• Skilled in managing and leading staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Skilled in operating office equipment such as copiers and fax machines.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances.
• Discounted Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment.
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• Licenses and certifications reimbursed and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.