Department Clerk

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The General Support/Scanner provides clerical support for the Hospital Patient Billing (HPB) department. Duties include, but are not limited to; processes all department documents in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring quality at all times; processes mail, correspondences and supply orders quickly and accurately; responsible for ensuring work queues are performed according to department guidelines. Will assist with special projects as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification:

High School graduate or equivalent required. 

Knowledge:

One year of previous experience in a clerical, medical records or healthcare business office setting required. 

Requires working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel & Word), prefer intermediate experience. 

Previous experience with scanning/imaging equipment and in quality control strongly preferred.

Skills:

Must have good written and oral communication skills, typing and telephone skills. 

Must have excellent manual dexterity

Must possess the ability to multi-task and reprioritize workload in order to meet deadlines. 

Data entry, ten-key skills, basic filing, alphabetic, numeric and basic math skills are required. 

Ability to make reasonable independent decisions in the absence of immediate direct supervision that stay within hospital and department guidelines 

Works as a team player assisting co-workers during periods of peak workloads and short staffing