Medical Clerical Assistant

Medical Clerk Responsiblilties:

• Evaluate all EOB's to insure accurate payment is received and when necessary will file appeals to achieve optimal payments.
• Follow HIPPA patient confidentiality guidelines making patients or facility have filled proper forms to release records.
• File results of laboratory tests, x-rays, EKG's, etc., in patients records.
• Respond and resolve patient inquiries with compassion and patience.
• Prepare request for EKG tests, eye examinations, audio and dental records.
• Enter deficiencies into MediTech program.
• Process Medicaid authorizations promptly and within state regulations.
• Assist students with Medicaid applications and Medicaid renewal applications.
• Ensure accuracy of payroll information submit by all departments.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
• Maintain accurate and detail payroll records including job assignments and overtime.
• Fax medical records request by internal/external customers after receiving ROI submission request forms.
• Transcribe recorded messages or practitioners' diagnoses or recommendations into patients' medical records.
• Communicate with department supervisor and director any discrepancies with prepare files for ROI requests.
• Register new patients and update existing patient demographics by collecting patients personal and financial information.
• Protect patient rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information according to HIPAA standards.
• Respond to requests for release and dissemination of information from patient medical treatment records, following HIPPA and patient confidentiality guidelines.
• Enter orders into electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepare prescriptions refill request.
• Operate ICB scanning system to update patient insurance, scan documents into patient and post of clinic board for staff.
• Coordinate patient movements with DOD agencies world wide.
• Back up to PBX operator.
• Act as PBX operator answering and routing calls throughout the hospital.
• Assist in training and safety meetings daily on various topics with in the 29 CFR 1926 guidelines.
• Train users in plant on computer terminal software and run inventories as needed.
• Prepare and assemble committee meeting documents including agendas, PowerPoint presentations, and other graphics.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clairton, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $26,000 - $33,000