Clinic Medical Clerk

Medical Clerk

Under the supervision of the Clinic RN Supervisor, the Medical Clerk provides routine support to the clinic staff and participants in the clinic. This individual provides clerical support to the clinic to ensure that the clinic phones are answered and data is entered into the computer accurately. Assures all necessary internal and external communication required by this position such as coordinating with other CEI departments, following up on pharmacy and other provider orders and scheduling internal appointments are handled efficiently and appropriately. The Medical Clerk provides excellent customer service to all people at the clinic.

Duties And Responsibilities :

• Follows up on medical orders including appointment follow-up, transferring all medical orders to appropriate staff, completing lab requisitions and faxing medication orders to the pharmacy in timely manner.
• Informs appropriate disciplines regarding medical order changes.
• Schedules internal appointments occurring at CEI sites (includes podiatry, dental and psychiatry) and recurring outside treatments (such as dialysis, IOP etc.) in coordination with other disciplines. Enters and maintains appointments in the computer database.
• May assist in scheduling appointments with external providers and diagnostics, as requested.
• Schedules IDT assessments
• Arranges for equipment as well as escorts, interpreters and transportation for internal and external appointments.
• Advises participants / family of scheduled appointments.
• Prepares and sends appropriate paperwork to skilled nursing homes (SNF) as directed and responds to questions from skilled nursing facilities (SNF) - researching as required with MD / RN.
• May assist in monitoring clinic fax inbox
• Maintains clinic file drawers and binders, updated and copies all forms needed by clinic staff.
• Answers clinic telephones following phone etiquette guidelines (at all times except breaks); screening calls for proper distribution and takes messages.
• Responsible for data entry of all outpatient procedures for referral and billing purposes.
• May assist to maintain data on clinic appointments, assist nurses with keeping clinic stocked, inventory in adequate supply, and placing orders for supplies if required, maintain logs of clinic equipment, assist to keep clinic clean.
• Participates in meetings as assigned.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about participants, clients or families.
• Maintains a courteous, helpful and professional attitude on the job. Displays a willingness and ability to be responsive warm and caring to all customer groups.
• Maintains a safe working environment by following agency safety policies and procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Complies with all CEI and agency training requirements.
• Follows all CEI Policies and Procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned in a positive and helpful manner.

Qualifications :

The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and / or as requested by management.

Center for Elders' Independence is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities. Unlike other healthcare plans, CEI is not a "fee-for-service" plan. It is a "capitation" healthcare plan. CEI is paid a set amount for each person enrolled in our program, whether or not that individual seeks care. We are a growing company that offers stability and continues to thrive.