Customer Service Representative (22-03)

La Clinica De Familia; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,445 - 24,846; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - PPO

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) with employer matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Supplement Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays (9)

Education Reimbursement

Cafeteria Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

La Clinica de Familia is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to maintain patient records, safeguard information, and support front office tasks at LCDF clinics. The role emphasizes confidentiality and excellent patient service in a bilingual setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy healthcare environment while upholding LCDF policies and patient privacy standards.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent and/or completion of a medical terminology course.
• One-year experience in a records department preferred.
• Ability to work in high stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical records and ensure confidentiality and safekeeping in compliance with LCDF policies.
• Assist with front office functions and provide effective customer service to patients at assigned clinic.
• Support a bilingual English/Spanish environment and coordinate with clinic staff as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Excellent communications skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Detail oriented

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology course

Tools

Windows-based software

Copier, fax machine

Job description

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

Non-exempt

$15.35

Job Summary

Responsible primarily for maintenance of medical records and respective patient information, ensuring confidentiality and safe-guarding, and in compliance with applicable LCDF policies and standards. Also assists with other front office functions, especially providing effective customer service to patients, at assigned clinic.

Core Competencies

• Excellent communications skills; demonstrate courtesy and respect; bilingual English/Spanish (required)
• Must have excellent phone etiquette
• Must possess excellent time management skills
• High attention to detail with high degree of organization
• Must be self-initiating and adaptable with ability to communicate to a variety of staff members
• Must exercise excellent judgement
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Must be able to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision
• Good organization and analytical abilities
• Exceptionally strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advocate for positive patient experience.
• Good basic math skills.
• Basic office skills- ability to use windows based software, copier, fax machine, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to treat patients with respect, dignity and culturally appropriate.
• High level of flexibility.
• Demonstrates competency in basic computer skills

Job Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent and/or completion of a medical terminology course.
• One-year experience in a records department preferred.
• Ability to work in high stress environment

Benefits

• Health Insurance - PPO
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Supplement Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays (9)
• Education Reimbursement
• Cafeteria Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Reimbursement