Patient Registration & Medical Office Support Specialist

The Indian Health Service; Lame Deer (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service seeks a Medical Support Assistant (Patient Registration) for the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit in Lame Deer, MT. The role provides essential clerical and administrative support to patients and health care staff, reporting to the Supervisory Health System Specialist.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, managing registrations, processing referrals, and organizing medical records, in a setting with a strong emphasis on accuracy and patient service.

Qualifications

• Provides comprehensive clerical and administrative support to patients and health care staff.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or representatives to obtain Patient Registration information and demographics.
• Process consultations, orders, referrals, and authorizations to support clinical care.
• Prepare, organize, and file medical records electronically and in paper form.
• Assist with third party billing and answer phones, schedule appointments, take messages, and resolve routine problems.

Skills

Clerical skills

Administrative support

Job description

The Indian Health Service seeks a Medical Support Assistant (Patient Registration) for the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit in Lame Deer, MT. The role provides essential clerical and administrative support to patients and health care staff, reporting to the Supervisory Health System Specialist.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, managing registrations, processing referrals, and organizing medical records, in a setting with a strong emphasis on accuracy and patient service.