Medical Records Clerk

Eckerd Connects; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

9 days vacation in first year

11 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with 5% match

Workers' Compensation

AD&D Insurance

PSLF Eligible Employer

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is hiring a Medical Records Clerk for the Laredo, TX Job Corps Center. The role involves handling clerical tasks in a health-service setting, scheduling appointments with medical staff, and reviewing medical bills for accuracy.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for 1 year of clerical experience. Drug screen and background checks are required, and the center offers benefits and a PSLF-eligible program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of clerical experience preferred.
• Pass a drug screen in compliance with workplace policy.
• Employment contingent on successful nationwide background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of clerical tasks in a medical/health services environment.
• Schedule appointments for students with Health Care Professional Staff on/off-center.
• Review medical bills from providers for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare purchase requests for pharmaceuticals and general office supplies.
• Answer phones, file, type memos, and update computer database.

Skills

Clerical experience

Data entry

Phone handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service
• Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Workers Compensation
• AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Hourly Rate: $19.56

Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for performing a wide range of clerical tasks in a medical or health services environment. Reviews health records for completeness on all enrollees.
• The Medical Records Clerk schedules appointments for students with Health Care Professional Staff on and off-center.
• Reviews medical bills from off-center providers to ensure accuracy and resolves any discrepancies.
• Prepares purchase requests for pharmaceuticals and subcontractors' bills and general office supplies as directed by Health and Wellness Director.
• Answers phone, files, type memos, updates computer database.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in a complex clerical capacity preferred; prefer training in a medical clerical field.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

Laredo Job Corps Center
1701 Island Street
Laredo, TX 78041

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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.