Medical Office Clerk - Opthalmology

Core Duties:

• Greets patients/visitors at a clinic front desk; checks in patients for patient encounter.
• Answers main office phone line.
• Schedules medical appointments and determines patient eligibility for services as needed.
• Obtains documentation as requested by healthcare providers.
• Performs other administrative and clerical duties in support of the medical care and operational support.
• Creates appointment schedules and templates in patient appointment computer system.
• Conducts end-of-day process at close of business and resolves any delinquent or pending appointments in computer system.

• Possess knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, medical documentation requirement, technical and administrative correspondence and other reports necessary for the completion of patient records.
• Perform a variety of clerical functions, including greeting patients and visitors, requesting and producing reports, data entry, calling other departments and providers, and maintaining patient records and filing.
• Obtain the patient’s medical record following appropriate procedures, check the chart for the provider’s signature, and stamp prior to returning the chart to Health Records.
• Enter demographic data into the computer upon patient check in.
• Answer phones and transcribe accurate messages.
• Assist with patient flow, and organize, file and retrieve medical records according to clinic guidelines.
• Make patient appointments by phone using MHS GENESIS, and other methods as prescribed by the Commander.
• Provide information and guidance to patients seeking or obtaining Services from the MTF.

• Degree/Education: High School Degree or GED.
• Legal Authorization to Work in the United States: The contract worker performing under this contract must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Certification(s): Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Certification cards must display the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Web-based (on-line) classes are not acceptable by the Government.

• Must pass TB Test.
• Subject to a background/security investigation.
• Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
• Pre-employment drug screening.
• Contract workers shall maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed and professional appearance IAW the policy at the place of performance.
• The work requires long periods of sedentary activity involving intense concentration and repetitive manual tasks. Some walking, standing, bending, and lifting of multiple files is involved. The work involves periods of rapidly changing pace requiring adequate stress management skills. Contracted personnel shall perform all duties in a professional and ethical manner.