What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerk position at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center?
Title: Clerk
Location: Long Beach, CA
Department: Radiology-Scheduling
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Days (8hr)
Pay Rate*: $21.97/hr
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.
Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.
Position Summary
Schedules appointments, for various Radiology modalities, including Radiology, Imaging Services, Nuclear Med, MRI, CT/Scans, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology. Manual dexterity is required, as is the ability to concentrate on detail in the midst of other activity. The scheduler schedules approximately 40-60 patients per day and has the authority to make appointments for hospital departments according to the schedules they provide. Scheduler recognizes different medical insurance and approval of Radiology procedures/exams.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
Performs clerical duties of moderate scope and complexity. Duties may include such tasks as receiving and conveying information, scanning of requisitions, preparation of summaries, sorting and matching documents, filing records, collecting and distributing mail, and routine inventory and supply organization and distribution
Organizes and files/requisitions/specimens/results accordingly.
Assists with the organization, inventory and distribution of supplies.
Opens, sorts, and routes incoming mail, answers correspondence, and prepares outgoing mail as needed.
Answers telephones, direct calls, faxes reports and takes messages.
Reviews records, files and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
Performs other duties as assigned.
*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications/Work Experience:
2 years of clerical experience, healthcare experience preferred.
Must have Ability to type 35-40 WPM.
Education/Licensure/Certification:
2 years of a biological science is preferred.
Salary : $22