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Patient Registration Clerk

This position is currently open.
Public?: 
Public
Division: 
Health
Reports To: 
Registration Lead
Type of Position: 
Regular Full Time
Location: 
Little Axe Health Center / 15951 Little Axe Dr. / Norman, OK 73026

General Description
This position is located at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Clinic- Little Axe Clinic in Norman Oklahoma.  The Little Axe Clinic is an outpatient multi-disciplinary clinic established and managed by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Primary duties include patient registration, scheduling appointments; instructing and assisting patients with regard to completing documentation and procedures; answering and directing all phone calls, maintaining a professional and confidential working environment.

Responsibilities
  • The purpose of this position is to provide technical and clerical duties and provide support to Medical Record and Health Information staff of the assigned facility.
  • Incumbent interviews patient to obtain pertinent data and information for insurance and billing purposes, updating records data integrity, etc.
  • Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls, providing information, taking messages and scheduling appointments.
  • Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
  • Schedule appointments, and maintain and update appointment calendars.
  • Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
  • Provide information about establishment, such as location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provided.
  • Provides general up keep of patient waiting room.
  • Enters client data into the appropriate database; maintains accurate files, and organizes data.
  • Conducts self in accordance with AST administrative manual.
  • Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.     

Education Requirements and Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • At least three years of clerical, secretarial, or medical office experience preferred.
  • Prefer completion of a program or training in Medical Office Technology or a related field.
  • Skill in using a computer and knowledge of software to access and interpret patient data
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, visitors and staff.
  • Culturally sensitive to Native Americans, working experience preferred.
  • Self-motivated, have the ability to prioritize work tasks and be creative with projects.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s license.
  • Must be able to pass a background check.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
  • Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
  • Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity.
  • Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
  • Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)
Native American Preference/EOE/Drug Free Workplace/Smoke Free Workplace
Posted Date: 
2 months 1 week ago
Closing Date: 
Friday, February 23, 2024


Tribal Preference/Native American Preference/EEO/Smoke Free/Drug Free Workplace
Indian preference applies to all positions, but all resumes will be accepted.

Apply for This Job
Forward Completed Absentee Shawnee Tribe applications with resume to:
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Human Resources Department
2025 South Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Fax: 405-273-2710
Email: HR@astribe.com
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