What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Clerk position at Giacare Inc?
About the Role:
In anticipation of future government awards, GiaCare Inc. is now accepting applications for Reference Laboratory Administrative Clerks to support Walter Reed National Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
Education and Experience:
- Degree/Education: High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency.
- At least 12 months of experience in a data entry position or other administrative support role requiring attention to detail skills using PowerPoint, Excel, Word and database software regularly. Medical terminology or medical background would be helpful, but not required.
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Medical terminology and Medical Administrative Specialist Certification desired.
Duties:
Track, follow up, and document reference lab orders, results, and reports using government systems (e.g., CHCS, AHLTA).
Receive, log, and process incoming specimen packages from referring labs; deliver specimens to appropriate sections.
Prepare specimens and maintain records for materials sent to outside labs; ensure results are promptly filed in patient medical records.
Organize and store lab materials, including paraffin-embedded tissue, glass slides, EM blocks, photographs, and reports.
Manage paperwork and working folders for each order; accession patients and update laboratory rosters and tracking logs.
Identify and resolve discrepancies in documentation with referring laboratories.
Select standard report templates based on test type and patient data; input findings for review or escalate if no template exists.
Retrieve and deliver pathology and cytology reports to appropriate recipients.
Serve as recorder for meetings; prepare agendas and minutes; track open items to completion.
Support quality assurance by compiling data and formatting standard operating procedures.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance (GiaCare pays for employees' medical benefits)
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k (Non-matching)
- Employee Referral Program
About GiaCare:
GiaCare, Inc. is a proud woman-owned business founded with a clear and unwavering mission:
“To better the lives of our patients and caregivers through high-quality healthcare.”
We specialize in delivering comprehensive medical staffing solutions across the United States, with a core emphasis on serving the Department of Defense and other Federal Government agencies. Our team includes a diverse range of skilled healthcare professionals, enabling us to meet both permanent placement and travel staffing needs with precision and reliability.
GiaCare prides itself on providing mission-critical support where it matters most. We are especially honored to support our military communities by ensuring quality healthcare for active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.
At GiaCare, we are deeply proud of our exceptional workforce professionals who are not only highly qualified but also deeply committed to making a difference.
Join us today and become part of a purpose-driven team where our mission is to inspire, empower, and enhance lives within our communities and throughout our organization.