UNIT CLERK (PRIMARY CARE CLINIC)

Closing date: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Applicants must have a valid, unrestricted insurable driver’s license. Resume and references are required.

Responsibilities

• Inputs patient information into the electronic data system to generate a visit record for the patient.
• Processes requests for medical records utilizing the electronic data system.
• Records and maintains an accurate record of pertinent patient information.
• Inputs visit-specific data into the electronic data system for each patient.
• Verifies completeness of visit records, ensuring adherence to required, established standards prior to forwarding to Health Information Management.
• Schedules appointments for patients needing follow-up in the clinic or specialty areas.
• Processes lab, x-ray, and ancillary department requests as ordered for the patient by the physician.
• Functions as telecommunication expert and coordinator to ensure effective departmental communication.
• Organizes, monitors, and displays daily call schedule for all specialty and ancillary services.
• Processes and forwards consultation requests submitted for the patient.
• Performs or actively facilitates faxing of appropriate documents and records to other facilities or medical providers.
• Ensures compliance with Privacy and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
• Communicates and coordinates with Purchased Referred Care to ensure quick and accurate adherence to transfer protocols and processes.
• Assists with compiling an accurate and complete record for transfers.
• Processes departmental mail and routes correspondence(s) to the appropriate individual.
• Actively participates in departmental Quality Assurance/Process Improvement Program.
• Records and maintains daily census and acuity records.
• Records and maintains disease-specific or visit-specific records.
• Inputs and maintains requests for maintenance repairs into the electronic system.
• Inputs, maintains, and coordinates requests for Bio-Med repairs.
• Assists with orientation of new staff.
• Capable of functioning as Records Management Resource for the department if assigned.
• Organizes, inventories, orders, and maintains clerical supplies, forms, and other documents needed for the unit.
• Orders and receives administrative supplies and supplementary patient care delivery supplies.
• Utilizes electronic ordering system.
• Completes required documents for direct issue of supplies.
• Adheres to established Hand Hygiene Standards.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions and Infection Control protocols.
• Ensures safe, accurate processing of all documents.
• Ensures completion of or attendance at required annual mandatory trainings.
• Completes all yearly Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required training by the indicated due dates.
• Assists, promotes, and supports compliance with established Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of direct work experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency (HSE).
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification.

Pay

$17.16 - $20.42 per hour.

Preferences

FDIHB has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring. Members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference.