Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist, Sr. jobs in Fort Smith, AR

**This position is entry level. We are willing to train medical terminology, electronic health record data entry points of service and clerical duties to the prospective candidate.**

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Entry Level - data entry including documenting all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
• Complies with all HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.

• Provides basic patient care as ordered.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• On the job training will be provided.
• Strong computer typing skills required.

• Check patients in.
• Answer multi-line phone system.
• Enter patient demographics.
• Validate patient’s insurance.
• Confirm appointments.
• Enter telephone messages into computer program.
• Complies with all HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.
• Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies.

· Ability to multitask.

· Knowledge of basic office equipment. Faxing, multi-line phone system, copy and scanning machine.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Excel and Word programs.

· Knowledge of policies and procedures related to patient confidentiality.

· Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality methods.

· Ability to work effectively as team members with physicians and other staff.

· Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff and others.

· Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.

· Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.

· Ability to communicate clearly.

· Ability to multitask as data entry transcription and patient care tech. *Will Train.

· Knowledge of basic office equipment. Faxing, multi-line phone system, copy machine. *Will Train.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word program.

· Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality. *Will Train.

· Ability to work effectively as team members with physicians and other staff.

· Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff and others.

• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.
• Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices. *Will Train.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Education and Work Experience:

• High school graduation or GED
• 1 year Front Desk/Receptionist experience a plus, but not required.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• Combination of office and exam offices. Exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations.
• TB test required – will be given upon employment if no previous proof available.
• COVID Vaccine - Required upon employment.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching. Occasional stress from workload. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment including phone, writing instruments, PC, fax and scanning machines.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Computer Skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person