REFERRAL CLERK (Kirtland AFB, NM)

General Infomatics, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits

Vacations, holidays and sick leave

Job summary

General Infomatics, Inc. is seeking a Referral Clerk for a full-time civil contract at Kirtland AFB in New Mexico. The role involves clerical support for the Referral Management Center, handling referrals, scheduling appointments, and coordinating patient services.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 6 months in medical office scheduling, strong typing (50 WPM), and excellent English communication. Benefits include health coverage and paid time off, with a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• High school or GED diploma.
• At least six months of experience in medical office scheduling.
• General office administrative and clerical skills to perform receptionist duties and answer telephones.
• Ability to type a minimum of 50 WPM.
• Ability to operate office equipment, such as personal computers, copiers, fax machines and telephone systems.
• Desired knowledge in any of the following systems: AHLTA, CHCS and/or MHS GENESIS, Other MTF ICDB programs.
• Ability to speak and communicate clearly in English.
• Excellent customer service and adaptability.
• General medical ethics, as well as telephone etiquette.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures in detail.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients and visitors and scheduling medical appointments.
• Reviewing referrals for completeness and verifying patient eligibility and benefits.
• Ensuring required documentation for care is available.
• Managing and retrieving medical records and tracking referral results.
• Returning documentation to providers within required timelines.
• Supporting patient travel arrangements and reimbursement processing.
• Compiling monthly referral metrics reports.
• Providing training to staff on referral processes and timelines.

Skills

Medical office scheduling

Receptionist duties

Typing 50 WPM

Office equipment operation

English communication

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Follow instructions

General medical ethics

Education

6 months medical office scheduling experience

Tools

AHLTA

CHCS / MHS GENESIS

ICDB programs

Job description

General Infomatics, Inc. is a trusted partner to U.S. government agencies worldwide, delivering program support, healthcare services, strategic technology solutions, and knowledge management under the highest standards of integrity and excellence. At our core, we believe our greatest strength is our people - talented individuals from all walks of life who share a commitment to service. We are especially proud to champion veterans, transitioning personnel, military spouses, and military families, offering meaningful careers where their sacrifice and skills are recognized and valued.

We are looking for a REFERRAL CLERK for a full-time, civil contract at Kirtland AFB, NM. Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.

SUMMARY

This position provides clerical/administrative support in the Referral Management Center for customer service, referral tracking, referral appointing, and reporting activities. This position will support the daily functions of specialty care referral appointing, referral review and coordination, beneficiary counseling and referral tracking at the MTF.

Main responsibilities include but are not limited to greeting patients and visitors, answering and directing phone calls, and scheduling medical appointments. The role involves reviewing referrals for completeness, verifying patient eligibility and covered benefits, and ensuring patients have the necessary documentation for their care. Additional duties include managing and retrieving medical records, tracking referral results, and returning documentation to providers within required timelines. The position also supports patient travel arrangements and reimbursement processing, compiles monthly referral metrics reports, and provides training to staff on referral processes and timelines.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High school or GED diploma
• At least six months of experience in medical office scheduling
• General office administrative and clerical skills to perform receptionist duties and answer telephones.
• Ability to type a minimum of 50 WPM (computer keyboard)
• Ability to operate office equipment, such as personal computers, copiers, fax machines and telephone systems.
• Desired knowledge in any of the following systems:
  • Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA)
  • Composite Health Care systems (CHCS) and/or MHS GENESIS
  • Other MTF ICDB programs
• Ability to speak and communicate clearly in English
• Excellent customer service and adaptability
• General medical ethics, as well as telephone etiquette
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures in detail

The work is mainly sedentary, but may require walking, bending, standing, and/or carrying of light items such as files, manuals, and medical records.

WE OFFER

• $22.19 an hour
• Comprehensive Health & Welfare Benefits
• Vacations, holidays and sick leave

We encourage our Veterans and Military Spouses to apply and self-identify during the recruitment process.

A minority owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) - ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 20000-1:2011 Certified

Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership - Department of Defense

Recipient of the HireVets Gold Medallion - Department of Labor

Certified Employer - Virginia Values Veterans Program - Commonwealth of Virginia

Discover the Talent Program - Hire our Heroes - US Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Must be able to pass a US government security investigation and a thorough job verification.