Medical Office Clerk

Medical Office Clerk job in Oceanside, CA.

• Monday-Friday days
• Veterans encouraged to apply!
• This is a civilian position supporting the Military community

Benefits/Compensation:

• $19.00 - 21.00 per hour
• Health and Welfare Fringe Benefits: $4.93 per hour
• Paid Holidays - 11 days

• Greets patients/visitors at a front desk, information center or office setting.
• Answers main office phone line. Directs telephone calls to appropriate section for assistance. Takes messages as required.
• Arranges and schedules medical appointments and determines patient eligibility for services. Relays general instructions to patients or make referrals to other sections.
• Obtains updates and files medical records as needed.
• Organizes and researches patient records, extract needed information, and review records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency within established guidelines.
• Ensures arrival of medical records prior to appointment(s).
• Initiates and locates patient medical records as needed.
• Obtains documentation as requested by healthcare providers (test results, or documentation not yet filed in records).
• Performs other administrative and clerical duties in support of the medical care and operational support.
• Creates appointment schedules and templates in patient appointment computer system.
• Conducts end-of-day process at close of business and resolves any delinquent or pending appointments in computer system.

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency. Medical terminology desired.
• A fully qualified typist with a minimum of 50 WPM is required.
• General medical ethics, telephone etiquette, and excellent communication and customer service skills.
• General office administrative and clerical skills to perform receptionist duties and answer telephones.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• At least 6 months of experience in office setting.
• Work Environment/Physical Requirements. The work is primarily sedentary. However, there may be some physical demands. Requirements include prolonged walking, standing, sitting or bending.
• Skilled in Word, Excel, Access, and other software programs.
• Able to define problems and obtain solutions.
• Must be able to obtain clearance to access the work site located on a military installation and be granted a Common Access Card (CAC).

Position Contingent upon contract award with an anticipated fall start date.

Federal Staffing Resources (FSR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud partner in the Federal Government’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.