Medical Appointment Clerk

Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services, LLC; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vest vacation

Sick leave

Holiday leave

Life

AD&D

Short Term Disability

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K matching

Job summary

Kako'o Services LLC provides healthcare personnel to DoD facilities and supports David Grant Medical Center at Travis AFB. The Medical Appointment Clerk role coordinates patient appointments, check-in/out, records, and communication across clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow and confidentiality within HIPAA and DoD policies.

Candidates must have U.S. citizenship, a high school diploma, and experience in medical scheduling.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in medical office scheduling within the past year.
• Proficiency with EHR, medical scheduling software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA/privacy rules.
• Ability to communicate professionally with patients and staff and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the front-line representative for the clinic, greeting patients and managing communications by phone, secure messaging, and in person.
• Schedule, confirm, cancel, and reschedule patient appointments in accordance with clinic access-to-care standards.
• Perform patient check-in and check-out procedures.
• Verify patient eligibility through DEERS and update demographic information as needed.
• Provide patients with appointment instructions and manage patient flow in the clinic.

Skills

EHR proficiency

Scheduling software

MS Office Suite

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Medical scheduling software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Location: David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Pay:Between $20/hr - $24/hr, Health & Wellness $5.09*/hr worked (in lieu of benefits)

Benefits:

• Vest vacation


• sick leave


• holiday leave


• Life


• Accidental Death and Dismemberment


• Short Term Disability

Optional Benefits:

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan

The Medical Appointment Clerk provides front-line administrative and patient support services within the clinic at David Grant Medical Center. This position is responsible for managing patient appointments, assisting with check-in and check-out, maintaining provider schedules, supporting patient records, and helping ensure efficient patient flow throughout the clinic.

The Medical Appointment Clerk will work closely with providers, nurses, technicians, and other clinical staff while maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Military Treatment Facility (MTF), and HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the front-line representative for the clinic, greeting patients and managing communications by phone, secure messaging, and in person.


• Schedule, confirm, cancel, and reschedule patient appointments in accordance with clinic access-to-care standards.


• Perform patient check-in and check-out procedures.


• Verify patient eligibility through DEERS and update demographic information as needed.


• Provide patients with appropriate appointment and visit instructions.


• Identify patients presenting with emergency needs and immediately refer them to the appropriate clinical staff in accordance with MTF policy.


• Help manage patient flow by addressing scheduling conflicts involving late arrivals, walk-ins, and other delays.


• Maintain provider schedules and appointment templates within the electronic health record (EHR).


• Maintain and manage patient records, including consent forms and outside medical records.


• Scan and upload documentation and process requests for release of information.


• Maintain required HIPAA/PHIMT logs and complete applicable DMHRSi entries.


• Assist with preparation for peer reviews and other clinic administrative requirements.


• Assist with maintaining administrative and supply inventories through designated systems.


• Communicate appointment changes, patient information, and other relevant messages to nurses, technicians, providers, and other clinical staff.


• Participate in clinic staff meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives.


• Maintain strict patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and applicable DoD/DHA policies.


• Complete all mandatory facility training, including BLS, HIPAA, and information security training.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.


• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Minimum of 6 months of experience in medical office scheduling within the past year


• Proficiency with:
  
  
  
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  
  
  • Medical scheduling software
  
  
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  
  
  
  


• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Medical terminology
  
  
  • Patient privacy and confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA
  
  
  
  


• Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively with patients and clinical staff.


• Must be able to manage multiple appointments, scheduling changes, and administrative tasks in a fast-paced clinical environment.


• Must be able to maintain accurate patient and administrative records.


• Must complete required facility training and comply with applicable MTF, DHA, and DoD policies and procedures.

Kako'o Services LLC

Kako'o Services is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas, we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more. We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service.

Kako'o Services is an equal opportunity employer. For further information, please \"Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\" poster.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.