Patient Administration Specialist

Job Description

It takes a highly organized and efficient professional to manage day‑to‑day operations in military medical facilities. As a Patient Administration Specialist for the Army National Guard, you will supervise and perform administrative duties to maintain accurate records and manage hospital operations, so patients can receive proper care.

• Compile data and prepare required statistical reports.
• Initiate correspondence pertaining to medical records, medical board proceedings, line of duty investigations, and other records and reports related to patient administration.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology as it applies to anatomy and physiology.
• Schedule office visits and keep patient records organized and up to date.

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Typing and clerical skills.
• Setting up and maintaining filing and publication systems.
• Preparing forms and correspondence in military style.

• Ability to keep organized and accurate records.
• Interest in English, mathematics, business administration, and typing.
• Preference for administrative work.

Through training, you will develop the skills and experience to pursue a civilian career as a clerk, typist, secretary, general office clerk, administrative assistant, or office manager. With additional study, you may qualify for certification with the American Medical Technologists as a registered medical assistant.

Instead of paying to learn these skills, you will get paid to train. The Army National Guard provides a regular paycheck and tuition assistance.

Patient Administration Specialist training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills, and 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Training includes both classroom and field work.

• Paid training.
• A monthly paycheck.
• Montgomery GI Bill.
• Federal and State tuition assistance.
• Retirement benefits for part‑time service.
• Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage).
• 401(k)-type savings plan.
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000 for existing loans).
• Health care benefits available.
• VA home loans.
• Bonuses, if applicable.
• Most non‑prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Must meet citizenship requirements.