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Jamestown Sklallam Tribe Clinic Support Team Member in Sequim, Washington
The Jamestown Family Health Clinic (JFHC) is seeking a dedicated Clinic Support Team Member to join our Admin Clinic team! In this full-time role (40 hours/week, Monday-Friday), you'll play a vital role in ensuring a smooth patient experience from scheduling to check-out. You'll also be responsible for managing patient information securely and confidentially according to HIPAA guidelines.
Essential Functions
Process medical record releases in and out of the JFHC
Scan and commit all clinic documents to charts
Review, sort, and forward incoming e-faxes to Care Teams
Process patient referrals for specialty care and tests
Track and follow-up referrals
Check-in patients arriving for appointments
Schedule patient appointments
Perform registration pre-visit work queues
Prepare and send Results Letters to patients
Take phone calls from patients and other medical providers
Answer questions and provide information according to JFHC policies
Communicate effectively and maintain good working relationships with all clinic staff
Keep the JFHC informed of changes in local health care impacting JFHC Providers and patients
Process prior authorizations needed for patient services and pharmacy
Register new patients in the Electronic Health Record system
Assist with JFHC projects, as director by Supervisor
Adhere to all JST policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, and work practices as described in the Occupational Exposure Control Plan and HIPAA
Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of administrative experience
Minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care setting
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Knowledge of types and names of common prescription medications
Knowledge of primary care services and the local health care system
Prior customer service experience
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Experience using common office machines including copiers, fax, and scanners
Exceptional interpersonal skills including effective verbal and written communication
Valid Washington State Drivers License
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background investigation
Uphold all current vaccine requirements for employment
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree
Previous experience with multi-line telephone systems
Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Laws and Regulations
Knowledge of office administrative operations, including personnel management, and compliance
Excellent organization skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Effective time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrate initiative, work independently with little supervision
American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply
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