Clerk, Clinical Service PH
$34,856.82 Annually
James O Goodwin Health Center Tulsa OK
Regular Full-Time
202200256
Preventive Health Admin / Lab
10 / 24 / 2025
Description
Primarily responsible for performing clerical support activities for the Preventive Health program. Duties include telephone and face-to-face reception, scheduling appointments, computerized data entry, collecting fees, client record preparation, filing, and preparing reports and billing information.
Examples Of Duties
The following functions represent the majority of the duties performed by the position, but is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary.
- Answers telephone calls, greets and checks in clients, provides routine information, and schedules appointments.
- Enters demographic, insurance, financial, and PAR information in the PHOCIS / OSIIS systems.
- Verifies client insurance eligibility.
- Checks OHCA eligibility for patients and assists / enrolls them into Medicaid.
5. Prepares client records assuring accuracy and completeness; processes clients and records through clinics; files and maintains client records; enters data into computer; and prepares monthly clinic activity summary.
Verifies encounter information in client charts with PHOCIS to ensure accuracy and completeness.Collects money; issues receipts and follows accounting procedures; and accepts donations.Prepares client and vendor billing statements.Gathers statistical data and prepares reports and billing information for programs.Provides copies of immunization records according to THD and HIPAA requirements.Retrieves files, sorts, and organizes material in files, and maintains chart room records.Orders and maintains supplies required to complete job tasks.Travels to other clinic sites to provide services as needed.Completes monthly time and effort reports within specified time.Participates in staff meetings, quality assurance activities, and in-service training.Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position.Other duties as assigned including those required to fulfill activities in support of public health emergency operations.Typical Qualifications
Education : High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience : One to three years of clerical or related experience required; and one to three years of related clerical experience in medical office preferred. Licenses : None.
Good interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.Data entry skills of 25-30 WPM.Knowledge of Microsoft Word and MS Office applications.Knowledge of proper English language usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar.Ability to follow oral and written directions and work effectively with others.Skills completing forms and records to assure confidentiality in collecting protected personal health information (PHI).PHOCIS software experience desired.Bilingual (Spanish / English) preferred.Supplemental Information
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS :
Internal contact with Health Department personnel to provide and gather information.Contact with Oklahoma State Department of Health Take Charge personnel to provide and gather information.External contact with the general public to provide information and schedule appointments.PHYSICAL EFFORT :
Physical effort is required for sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling as needed to obtain supplies and conduct job tasks. May move or store supplies weighing no more than 25 pounds.WORKING CONDITIONS :
Individual will be exposed to noisy environments, possible occasional exposure to communicable diseases, and emotional or disrespectful clients. High volume and fast-paced clinic.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY / ACCOUNTABILITY :
Direct Supervision None.Indirect Supervision None.Budget / Money / Material Responsible for assigned computer software and hardware.Reports to Clerical SupervisorSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Must maintain THD record confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.Must possess ability and willingness to perform job-related travel.Benefits
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Competitive SalaryPaid Holidays (typically 13 days per calendar year + 2 floating holidays)Paid Time Off (PTO) 20 hours per monthExtended Sick Leave (ESL)Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceGroup Life Insurance and Supplemental Life InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceShort- and Long-Term Disability InsuranceCritical Illness Care Plan including CancerAccident PlanHospitalization PlanSupplemental and Whole Life PlansLegal and Identity Theft Protection PlansPublic Service Loan ForgivenessCost of Living Adjustments (COLAs)Retirement Pension Fund with a 5-year vesting period.Investment Benefits (e.g., 401A Employer / Employee Matching Fund (max. $150 per month), 457 Deferred Compensation Plan).Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) - employer contributes 1% of the employee's salary per year and unused employee sick leave is transferred to PEHP account upon retirementEmployee Assistance ProgramWorking 4 Balance - Workplace Wellness ProgramPromotional OpportunitiesFlex PlanTulsa Municipal Employees Federal Credit UnionTHD employment qualifies for nursing education loan repayment through the NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program. Details available