UNIT CLERK​/PACU

Fort Defiance, AZ 86504, USA

Closing Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026 @ 4:00 PM (MST)

Salary Range: $17.16 - $20.42 per hour

Licensing /

Certifications:


APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVER’S LICENSE

Resume and References:
RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED

• Inputs patient information into the electronic data system to generate a visit record for the patient.
• Processes requests for medical records utilizing the electronic data system.
• Records and maintains an accurate record of pertinent patient information.
• Inputs visit specific data into the electronic data system for each patient.
• Verifies completeness of visit records, ensuring adherence to required, established standards prior to forwarding the visit record to Health Information Management.
• Schedules appointments for patients needing follow-up in the clinic or specialty areas.
• Processes lab, x-ray, and ancillary department requests as ordered for the patient by the physician.
• Functions as a telecommunications expert and coordinator to ensure effective departmental communication.
• Organizes, monitors, and displays daily call schedule for all specialty and ancillary services.
• Processes and forwards consultation requests submitted for the patient.
• Performs or facilitates faxing of appropriate documents and records to other facilities or medical providers.
• Ensures compliance with Privacy and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
• Communicates and coordinates with Purchased Referred Care to ensure quick and accurate adherence to transfer protocols and processes.
• Assists with compiling an accurate and complete record for transfers.
• Processes departmental mail and routes correspondence to the appropriate individual.
• Participates in departmental Quality Assurance/Process Improvement Program.
• Records and maintains daily census and acuity records.
• Records and maintains disease-specific or visit-specific records.
• Inputs and maintains requests for maintenance repairs into the electronic system.
• Coordinates requests for Bio-Med repairs.
• Assists with orientation of new staff.
• Functions as Records Management Resource for the department if assigned.
• Organizes, inventories, orders, and maintains clerical supplies, forms, and other documents needed for the unit.
• Orders and receives administrative supplies and supplementary patient care delivery supplies.
• Completes required documents for direct issue of supplies.
• Adheres to established Hand Hygiene Standards and to Universal Precautions and Infection Control protocols.
• Ensures safe, accurate processing of all documents.
• Reports safety issues or concerns to Safety Manager, Security, or Nurse Executive.
• Ensures completion of or attendance at required annual mandatory trainings and CMS training by indicated due dates.
• Assists, promotes, and supports compliance with established Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent (HSE).

• Experience as required by the role per job posting.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, valid and current.

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE:

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, have implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring; members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered after those entitled to preference have been fully considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.