Unit Clerk (Pediatrics Clinic)

Fort Defiance, AZ - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 17 - 20

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CLOSING DATE: Monday October 6 2025 at 4:00 pm (MST)

Hourly Range: $17.16-$20.42/hour

**APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE**

**RESUMES AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Inputs patient information into the electronic data system to generate a visit record for the patient.
Processes requests for medical record utilizing electronic data system.
Records and maintains an accurate record of pertinent patient information.
Inputs visit specific data into electronic data system for each patient.
Verifies completeness of visit records ensuring adherence to required established standards prior to visit record being forwarded to Health Information Management.
Schedules appointments for patients needing following up in the clinic or specialty areas.
Processes lab x-ray and ancillary department requests as ordered for the patient by the physician.
Functions as telecommunication expert and coordinator to ensure effective departmental communication.
Organizes monitors and displays daily call schedule for all specialty and ancillary services.
Processes and forwards consultation requests submitted for the patient.
Performs or actively facilitates faxing of appropriate documents and records to other facilities or medical providers.
Ensures compliance with Privacy and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
Communicates and coordinates with Purchased Referred Care to ensure quick and accurate adherence to transfer protocols and processes.
Assists with compiling an accurate and complete record for transfers.
Processes departmental mail and routes correspondence(s) to the appropriate individual.
Actively participates in departmental Quality Assurance/Process Improvement Program.
Records and maintains daily census and acuity records.
Records and maintains disease specific or visit specific records.
Inputs and maintains requests for maintenance repairs into the electronic system.
Inputs maintains and coordinates request for Bio-Med repairs.
Assist with orientation of new staff.
Capable of functioning as Records Management Resource for department-if assigned.
Organizes inventories orders and maintains clerical supplies forms and other documents need for the unit.
Orders and receives administrative supplies and supplementary patient care delivery supplies.
Utilizes electronic ordering system.
Completes required documents for direct issue of supplies.
Adheres to established Hand Hygiene Standards.
Adheres to Universal Precautions and Infection Control protocols.
Ensures safe accurate processing of all documents.
Reports safety issues or concerns to Safety Manager Security or Nurse Executive.
Ensures completion of or attendance at required annual mandatory trainings.
Completes all yearly Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required training by the indicated due dates.
Assists promotes and supports compliance with established Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Six (6) months direct work experience.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalency (HSE)

Certificate:

Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification.

**Please email degree transcripts license & certifications to

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE
FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and in accordance with Navajo Nation law has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered

CLOSING DATE: Monday October 6 2025 at 4:00 pm (MST)Hourly Range: $17.16-$20.42/hour**APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE****RESUMES AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**ESSENTIAL DUTIES FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESInputs patient information into the electronic data system t...

CLOSING DATE: Monday October 6 2025 at 4:00 pm (MST)

Hourly Range: $17.16-$20.42/hour

**APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE**

**RESUMES AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Inputs patient information into the electronic data system to generate a visit record for the patient.
Processes requests for medical record utilizing electronic data system.
Records and maintains an accurate record of pertinent patient information.
Inputs visit specific data into electronic data system for each patient.
Verifies completeness of visit records ensuring adherence to required established standards prior to visit record being forwarded to Health Information Management.
Schedules appointments for patients needing following up in the clinic or specialty areas.
Processes lab x-ray and ancillary department requests as ordered for the patient by the physician.
Functions as telecommunication expert and coordinator to ensure effective departmental communication.
Organizes monitors and displays daily call schedule for all specialty and ancillary services.
Processes and forwards consultation requests submitted for the patient.
Performs or actively facilitates faxing of appropriate documents and records to other facilities or medical providers.
Ensures compliance with Privacy and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
Communicates and coordinates with Purchased Referred Care to ensure quick and accurate adherence to transfer protocols and processes.
Assists with compiling an accurate and complete record for transfers.
Processes departmental mail and routes correspondence(s) to the appropriate individual.
Actively participates in departmental Quality Assurance/Process Improvement Program.
Records and maintains daily census and acuity records.
Records and maintains disease specific or visit specific records.
Inputs and maintains requests for maintenance repairs into the electronic system.
Inputs maintains and coordinates request for Bio-Med repairs.
Assist with orientation of new staff.
Capable of functioning as Records Management Resource for department-if assigned.
Organizes inventories orders and maintains clerical supplies forms and other documents need for the unit.
Orders and receives administrative supplies and supplementary patient care delivery supplies.
Utilizes electronic ordering system.
Completes required documents for direct issue of supplies.
Adheres to established Hand Hygiene Standards.
Adheres to Universal Precautions and Infection Control protocols.
Ensures safe accurate processing of all documents.
Reports safety issues or concerns to Safety Manager Security or Nurse Executive.
Ensures completion of or attendance at required annual mandatory trainings.
Completes all yearly Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required training by the indicated due dates.
Assists promotes and supports compliance with established Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.