Medical Clerk at Merakey Education Autism Services

Robinson Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Business English, Communication, Computer Knowledge, Typing, Filing, Record-Keeping, Confidentiality, Relationship Building

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Merakey is seeking a Medical Clerk to work within our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities division. Earn $17 per hour with benefits working M - F day hours. This is a clerical position which involves typing, filing, scheduling of medical appointments, record keeping, and data entry. Work is performed under the supervision of the Health Services Supervisor and Assistant Health Services Supervisor. Duties: * Schedule medical appointments for individuals. * Handle daily mail and large mailings. * Liaison between the Medical Suite and other internal departments as well as external groups, i.e., schools, family, group home, program. * Maintain office files, manuals, correspondence and memoranda. * Maintain Medical Department Employee Attendance charts. * Copy and distribute annual, quarterly, physical exam, etc., nursing schedules. * Call lab for supply requests and reports. * Fax physician orders to pharmacy. * Fax results to various clinics/doctors as needed. * Enter and update data info on the computer (i.e., consults). * Orders and maintains supplies at nursing office. * Answer telephone in Medical Suite. * Perform other duties as required. Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including: * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. * Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. * DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it! * On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. * Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services. * Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). * Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships. * Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. * Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits] About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! Qualifications The successful candidate will have the following: * Strong organizational skills. * Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic. * Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally. * Computer knowledge and efficiency. * Ability to type, file and implement record-keeping systems. * Ability to work independently, following directions with minimum supervision. * Ability to maintain confidentiality. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and outside contacts.

Responsibilities

The Medical Clerk is responsible for scheduling medical appointments, maintaining office files, and managing correspondence. The role also involves data entry and acting as a liaison between the Medical Suite and other departments.