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Prairie Quest Consulting

Medical Appointment Clerk

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What they do

A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.

$42,930 / year median in South Dakota

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

PQC is accepting applications for dedicated and experienced, civilian Medical Appointment Clerks, to work alongside the 28th Medical Group onsite at the Ellsworth Air Force Base Medical Clinic (near Rapid City, South Dakota). At PQC, our employees are our best asset. We pride ourselves on growth and exceeding expectations, not only for our customers but also for our employees. We believe that having the best of the best on staff translates into having the best of the best in customer results. PQC was awarded 2018 8(a) Graduate of the year by the Small Business Administration. Duty Hours Monday-Friday 6:25AM to 4PM Hourly Rate $17.75 + $5.09 benefits
Requirements:
Education:
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency.
Experience:
At least 6-months of experience in medical office scheduling.
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Qualifications A fully qualified typist (computer keyboard) with a minimum of 50 words-per-minute (WPM). Possess general medical ethics, telephone etiquette, and excellent communication and customer service skills. Cleary speak and understand the English language. Use of standard office equipment, such as personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and telephone systems. Unique Military Health Care Systems
MHS GENESIS
Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) Performance Outcomes Schedule medical appointments and determine patient eligibility for services from phone calls, secured messaging or other methods used for appointment requests. Supports Prime Care Manager (PCM) by name processing for appointment and appropriate access to care timeframes during allocation of standard appointment types. Validates eligibility through appropriate booking through Defense Eligibility Report System (DEERS). Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient schedules and logs. Utilizes the Government computer system tools and standard protocols (detail codes, freezing slots, and TRICARE on-line usage) to facilitate maintenance of appointment slots, rescheduling options or cancellation processing. Validates basic patient demographic information prior to booking appointments for patients. Makes required updates. Call patients or initiate secure messaging requests as needed to schedule, reschedule, and/or cancel appointments. Promotes consult/referral specialty medical care within the medical treatment facility (MTF) or at civilian facilities. Provides patients with specific visit instructions. Pulls records and files documentation as needed. Confirms medical records are available for upcoming appointments on provider schedules. May assist in preparation of patient notices (telephonically or form letter formats) for appointment reminders, no shows, or reschedule/cancellations. Receive and electronically deliver telephone messages (t-cons) to PCMs and/or clinic nurses by using the Government computer system, standard protocols and individual clinic guidelines, as needed. Members of our team
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Working with a highly engaged staff Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits Medical Dental Vision Life Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Off Paid Weather Days Reimbursement for certifications If you have a passion for excellence and are motivated to serve our military heroes and their families please apply today!