Clerical Assistant I (Per Diem)

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Family Health Center
SHIFT: 10 Hour Shifts
POSITION SUMMARY
The Clerical Assistant I is responsible for managing all tasks related to the front office of the outpatient clinic(s), including scheduling, insurance verification, patient registration, patient discharge, co-pay processing, heavy telephones and customer service in a high-volume medical setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Coordinates aspects of patient visit including scheduling, registration, insurance verification and discharge.
• Demonstrates customer service skills to both internal and external customers in a busy medical office setting.
• All other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education (or substitute experience) Required :
• BLS Certification within 3 months of hire

Education Preferred:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Medical Terminology

Minimum Experience Required:
• N/A

Experience Preferred:
• Medical billing
• Primary or Specialty care clinic
• Rural Health Clinic experience

Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Must be able to withstand stressful situations.
• Bilingual preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Is An Equal Opportunity Employer