Clerical Associate - Orthopedics - FT

McLeod Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in Florence, SC is seeking a Clerical Associate to perform diverse clerical tasks in a medical practice. Responsibilities include routing calls, distributing forms, data entry, scheduling, and handling co-payments while maintaining accurate records. The role supports medical office staff to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications include basic clerical skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and at least 6 months of experience or training in a medical practice.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform basic clerical functions and comprehend medical terminology.
• Must have a minimum of 6 months experience or training in a Medical Practice.

Responsibilities

• Route incoming calls and direct to appropriate staff.
• Distribute registration forms.
• Input demographic data accurately.
• Schedule and reschedule appointments as needed.
• Collect co-payments and manage payments.
• Maintain and organize patient records and documentation.
• Support medical office staff with clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Basic clerical skills

Medical terminology

Phone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Clerical Associate, you maintain a professional image and prioritize customer relations in line with our Service Excellence Standards. Responsibilities include routing incoming calls, distribute registration forms, input demographic data, schedule, and reschedule appointments, collect co-payments, and manage records effectively and professionally. This role will require that you perform diverse clerical tasks and support medial office staff as needed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to perform basic clerical functions and comprehend medical terminology.
• Must have a minimum of 6 months experience or training in a Medical Practice

ABOUT US

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We are an equal opportunity employer.