PATIENT CARE CLERK

Employee Benefits Fund • New York, NY

11h

About The Position

Health Center Inc. (also known as The New York Hotel Trades Council and Hotel Association of NYC, Inc Employee Benefit Funds) is a NYC based healthcare organization with ambulatory care facilities staffed with a wide range of health professionals to provide extensive medical and diagnostic services.  We are seeking a Patient Care Clerk who perform a variety of duties, depending upon the assigned work area. These include, but are not limited to - making appointments for health care services and all aspects of initial registration and verification of eligibility and other patients' information, compiling data, preparing reports,  maintenance, retrieval and distribution of medical records, filing paperwork, preparing copies, and entering data into computer. Please note this is for our Queens Location.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ related work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (Cerner preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficient typing skills.
• Ability to manage and effectively follow up on completion of assigned duties.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Strong ability to maintain positive and professional relationships with peers.
• Positive work attitude.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual a plus (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Creole Polish Russian).

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Bilingual a plus (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Creole Polish Russian).

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointment for health care services for members.
• Verify member eligibility and complete all registration information manually and in the computer.
• Cancel and reschedule appointments, as needed.
• Maintain enrollment information.
• Handle prior authorizations
• Respond to member questions about services provided at the center.
• Answer phones.
• Basic data entry into computer system.
• Copies, mails, faxes and files relevant information related to patients as requested.
• Creates statistical and other reports as requested.
• Receives and responds to correspondence.
• Retrieves and distributes medical records for medical appointments.
• Collaborates with other center personnel.
• Maintains adequate supplies
• Works with transportation companies as needed.
• Participates in satisfaction survey recording.
• Completes reports.
• Completes lab requisitions and referral forms.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision health benefits at no cost to all benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick days, and 12 paid Holidays)
• 401(k) Plan
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Member’s Health Assistance Program
• Pre-Paid Legal Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED