Support Services Associate

chfs; Green River (WY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Green River District Health Department is seeking an entry-level clerk to support clinical and public health programs. The position involves answering a multi-line phone system, data entry, preparing routine letters, scheduling appointments, collecting fees, and directing clients to the appropriate staff.

This full-time, on-site role offers on-the-job training to learn PSRS reporting and billing procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required.
• Must pass drug screening and background check.
• On-the-job training to learn PSRS procedures.

Responsibilities

• Route and direct the public to correct information, prepare routine letters, labels and other material, maintain medical records and files, collect and record fees, enter information from Patient Encounter Forms (PEF) and OASIS, generate WIC vouchers, request and review routine reports, order inventory and office supplies.

Skills

Phone system

Data entry

Customer service

Medical records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Grade: Grade 10

Time Type: Full time

Health Department: Green River District Health Department

Summary: Prepare routine letters, answer multi-line phone system, data entry, interacts with patients/public, make appointments, collect fees, and direct clients to the appropriate staff. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Amy Douglas at [e-mail].

Salary: $13.50 - $16.79 Hourly

Description:

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS

ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION.

• An entry-level position under limited supervision provides support to one or more programs, such as clinical, home health, or environmental. Prepare routine letters, answer multi-line phone system, data entry, interacts with patients/public, make appointments, collect fees, and direct clients to the appropriate staff.

SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

• (None)

EDUCATION

• (N/A)

EXPERIENCE

• (N/A)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)

• The entry level incumbent would participate in on the job training programs to become knowledgeable regarding the Patient and Community Health Services Reporting and Billing Procedures (PSRS).

POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY.

• Receives ongoing trainings.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION.

• Route and direct the public to the right and correct information, prepare routine letters, labels and other appropriate material, maintain medical records and files, collect and record fees obtained to ensure completeness and accuracy, enter information from the Patient Encounter Forms (PEF) Outcome or Assessment Information Set (OASIS), generate and issue Woman Infant and Children (WIC) vouchers, request and review routine reports, order inventory and office supplies. Gather information from patients and insurance. Use the Environmental Health Management Information System (EHMIS), Provide certificates for services rendered in environmental, generate and issue all permits and applications, request and reviews relevant reports for completeness, complete forms containing all pertinent information for processing.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION.

• Work typically is spent inside the office.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED

07-01-2006

DATE OF LAST REVISION

10-03-2022

THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

Probationary Period:

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D