Position Description Medical Support Technician I Department Optometry Location Bethel Employment Duration 80 Full time Apply Now Medical Support Technician I Bethel​, Alaska We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us! The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary:

Answers scheduling telephones. Schedules, cancels or reschedules patient appointments using the Scheduling Guidelines or routes the calls to appropriate department or party in a professional manner. Facilitates the in-patient admit and discharge process. Assist nursing and medical staff with creating, maintaining, and completing patient medical records. Communicates patient care needs with other departments as assigned. Assists the Case Management Team in various office duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent One year experience in a position that requires dealing with the public preferred. Previous switchboard experience preferred. Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Computer, Multiline telephone system, copy/print/scan machine and other general office equipment. Able to communicate with easy medical terms for patients. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Yup'ik speaker preferred.

Benefits Include:

Generous PTO - starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time Eleven paid holidays Comprehensive healthcare coverage Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account Retirement plans Employee Wellness Center Plus More! c#

Additional Information:

ID:

18946

Location:

Bethel Department:

Optometry Employment Duration:

80 Full time

Temporary Status:

Not Applicable Hours per

Week:

40

Minimum Hourly Pay:

23.37

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants. For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter. To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41) Back Share Apply Now