Medical Records Clerk at Eckerd Connects in Laredo, TX

Job description

• Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.
• Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Responsibilities

• The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for performing a wide range of clerical tasks in a medical or health services environment. Reviews health records for completeness on all enrollees.
• The Medical Records Clerk schedules appointments for students with Health Care Professional Staff on and off-center.
• Reviews medical bills from off-center providers to ensure accuracy and resolves any discrepancies.
• Prepares purchase requests for pharmaceuticals and subcontractors’ bills and general office supplies as directed by Health and Wellness Director.
• Answers phone, files, type memos, updates computer database.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in a complex clerical capacity preferred; prefer training in a medical clerical field.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.
• *This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

Skills

Required

• Clerical skills
• Medical records handling
• Appointment scheduling
• Medical billing review
• Purchase request preparation
• Phone answering
• Filing
• Typing memos
• Computer database updates

Preferred

• Training in medical clerical field

Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service
• Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Workers Compensation
• AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Hourly Rate: $19.56
• Service Contract Act (SCA) Position