Part Time - Unit Clerk

About the Role

The Unit Clerk supports clinical operations by handling administrative tasks, maintaining patient confidentiality, and ensuring smooth daily functions within a healthcare practice.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to professionalism, dress code, and confidentiality standards, including HIPAA compliance.
• Supports team collaboration, maintains organization in the reception and waiting areas, and manages supplies.
• Verifies insurance coverage, updates patient demographics, and documents information accurately in electronic health records.
• Schedules, cancels, and reschedules appointments per physician instructions.
• Communicates effectively with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, providing updates and instructions.
• Performs clerical tasks such as printing, faxing, and completing forms, reports, and authorizations.
• Assists in office opening and closing procedures, ensuring proper setup and shutdown of equipment.
• Maintains a positive attitude, demonstrates flexibility, and supports peer training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of computer proficiency and healthcare or customer service experience.
• Preferred: experience with electronic health records, scheduling, and authorizations.

Skills

• Independence and good judgment.
• Organizational ability and multitasking.
• Strong communication.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Pay

$16–$29 per hour.

Benefits

Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.