File Clerk

Job Summary: Primary responsibility is to maintain filing and provide clerical support.

Education: High School Graduate (College Preferred)

Experience: One year general office experience.

Skills: Computer skills preferred, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Transportation: Reliable transportation

Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in a routine office environment. Noise level may be moderately high, the ability to work a flexible schedule and extended hours. The ability to travel locally and some exposure to inclement weather. Possible exposure to toxic materials, toner, etc.

Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged sitting and some standing required. The occasional need to lift, pull, carry, and push items weighing up to 50 lbs. Frequent need to stoop, kneel, and reach while accessing files. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and staff and client needs. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires problem solving skills.

Essential Functions:

Promotes the philosophy, mission and administrative policies of the Agency by presenting a positive image.

Organizes, sorts, and maintains documentation in client files in a timely manner.

Provides clerical support, which may include but not be limited to, assisting with referral intake and benefit verification, preparation of admission, orientation and new hire packets, special projects, filing, and copying.

Assists with maintenance of personnel files.

Assists with communications, which may include phone system, memos, answering incoming calls, documenting and dissemination appropriate messages.

Provides computer support and data entry, as needed

Provides effective communication to the client and family, team members, and other health care professionals and maintains confidentiality.

Performs other duties as required.