Employment Opportunities

Patient Registration Clerk X2

This position is currently open.
Public?: 
Public
Division: 
Health
Reports To: 
Director, Revenue Integrity Officer
Type of Position: 
Regular Full Time
Location: 
Little Axe Health Center / 15951 Little Axe Dr. / Norman, OK 73026
General Description
This position is located at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Clinic- Little Axe Clinic in Norman, Oklahoma. The Little Axe Clinic is an outpatient multi-disciplinary clinic established and managed by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Primary duties include patient registration, scheduling appointments; instructing and assisting patients with regard to completing documentation and procedures; answering and directing all phone calls, maintaining a professional and confidential working environment.
Responsibilities & Duties
The purpose of this position is to provide technical and clerical duties and provide support to Medical Record and Health Information staff of the assigned facility.
Incumbent interviews patient to obtain pertinent data and information for insurance and billing purposes, updating records data integrity, etc.
Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls, providing information, taking messages and scheduling appointments.
Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
Schedule appointments, and maintain and update appointment calendars.
Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
Provide information about establishment, such as location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provided.
Provides general up keep of patient waiting room.
Enters client data into the appropriate database; maintains accurate files, and organizes data.
Conducts self in accordance with AST administrative manual.
Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education Requirements and Qualifications
At least three years of clerical, secretarial, or medical office experience preferred.
Prefer completion of a program or training in Medical Office Technology or a related field.
Skill in using a computer and knowledge of software to access and interpret patient data
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, visitors and staff.
Culturally sensitive to Native Americans, working experience preferred.
Self-motivated, have the ability to prioritize work tasks and be creative with projects.
Good organizational skills.
Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to pass a drug test.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity
Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.
Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace
Posted Date: 
6 days 23 hours ago