Health Administrative Assistant Itinerant (Tatitlek)
Chugachmiut
- Tatitlek, AK
- $22.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Whether an individual made false statements or material omissions on an application for employment or during an interview;
- Whether an applicant or employee, based on the job duties of the position in question, poses a threat to security and/or employee safety in the workplace; and
- The likelihood of an applicant or employee being successful and productive on the job.
Location: Tatitlek
Salary: $22.00 per hour
Opening Date: 3/8/2024
Closing Date: Open Until FilledSummary:This position requires a punctual, dependable individual who shall maintain strict client and program confidentiality along with knowledge of office practices and procedures. As a person of contact with the clinic, this individual must possess a professional attitude, including a pleasant personality, professional appearance, and grooming which conforms to general business standards. Under the direction of the Regional Office Manager primary responsibilities include administrative support tasks and maintenance of patient and administrative records.Major Responsibilities:
- Answer a multi-line telephone system in a prompt, pleasant and professional manner
- Screen, route, and refer calls as needed
- Provide general information about available services
- Greet patients and other customers promptly and courteously
- Maintain strict client and program confidentiality and excellent customer service for patients and other customers
- Schedule patients for clinic appointments
- Coordinate and follow up with patient referrals and other services
- Registration and verification of eligibility for services and third party resources
- Retrieve and maintain medical records for all patients receiving care and utilize the Electronic Medical record
- Enter data, maintenance and timely submission of required patient encounter forms, patient data, statistical reports and other required documentation
- Initiate and/or coordinate referrals for Contract Health Services, Medicaid travel or other assistance as required
- Assists in preparing and delivering outgoing and incoming mail in accordance with established procedures
- Operate and maintain a variety of office equipment including, but not limited to, multi-line phone system, laser printers, a fax machine, Xerox copier machines, postage meters, and computers.
- Document maintenance needs on all office machines coordinate repair requests with Regional Office Manager
- Track and maintain a data base of client information for coding, and statistical reports
- Ensures complete demographic and medical record is maintained on each patient and updated frequently
- Assists with the preparation and coordination of conferences, meetings, community events and/or accommodations for providers
- Monitor and coordinate with Regional Office Manager re: ordering and stocking of office supplies
- Ensure office, reception and desk areas are maintained in a clean, organized and professional manner
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High School graduate or GED required.
- Experience in general office practices or medical office preferred
- Basic computer skills required