Clerk Jobs in Illinois
A Clerk in the medical administration industry is responsible for managing patient records, scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, and assisting with billing. They are the primary point of contact between the medical staff and patients. Clerks ensure all forms, records, and billing information is accurate and up-to-date. They often manage insurance forms and medical coding for billing purposes. Additionally, they may communicate with insurance companies regarding billing and payment procedures.
Prior to becoming a Clerk, a person may have roles as a Receptionist, Medical Assistant, or Administrative Assistant. These jobs provide the necessary experience in managing administrative tasks and familiarize individuals with the medical industry. Important skills for a Medical Administration Clerk include strong communication and organization skills, an understanding of medical terminology, and proficiency with computer systems. While not always required, a certification in medical administration, such as the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) or Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM), can enhance job prospects and provide formal training in medical office procedures and management.
Qualifications High School Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree Certification by the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health...
In PersonMedical Records Clerk - PT DAY Graham (79201)
- Centurion Health
- Hillsboro, IL
- 1 day ago
- Hillsboro, IL
- 1 day ago
We are currently seeking a part-time Medical Records Clerk to join our team at Graham Correctional Center located in Hillsboro, Illinois....
In Person Part TimeMedical Office Assistant General Surgery
- OSF Healthcare
- Rockford, IL
- 1 day ago
- Rockford, IL
- 1 day ago
The Medical Office Assistant performs duties in accordance with the specific needs of the practice....
In PersonThe Medical Office Assistant performs duties in accordance with the specific needs of the practice....
In PersonMedical Office Assistant Cardiovascular Institute
- OSF Healthcare
- Canton, IL
- 1 day ago
- Canton, IL
- 1 day ago
The Medical Office Assistant performs duties in accordance with the specific needs of the practice....
In PersonMedical Office Assistant Endocrinology
- OSF Healthcare
- Galesburg, IL
- 1 day ago
- Galesburg, IL
- 1 day ago
The Medical Office Assistant performs duties in accordance with the specific needs of the practice....
In PersonThe Medical Office Assistant performs duties in accordance with the specific needs of the practice....
In PersonOB/GYN Scheduler - Medical Office Assistant
- Heartland Health Services, After Hours Care
- Peoria, IL
- 3 days ago
- Peoria, IL
- 3 days ago
Position Summary The OB/GYN Scheduler - Medical Office Assistant (MOA) performs multiple medical office tasks including both front office and clinical duties....
In PersonRegistration Specialist PRN (as needed)
- Advent Health
- Bolingbrook, IL
- 4 days ago
- Bolingbrook, IL
- 4 days ago
Registers patients for all services, ensuring accuracy and minimizing duplication of medical records. Collects critical demographic information from patients and confirms insurance details....
In PersonPatient Services Coordinator I MRI
- Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC
- Wilmette, IL
- 5 days ago
- Wilmette, IL
- 5 days ago
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute is excited to announce a MRI Patient Services Coordinator opportunity to join our MRI Services team at our Wilmette MRI location! IBJI is looking for a...
In PersonMedical Office Assistant Occupational Health
- OSF HealthCare
- Peoria, IL
- 8 days ago
- Peoria, IL
- 8 days ago
The Medical Office Assistant performs duties in accordance with the specific needs of the practice....
In PersonMedical Office Assistant Family Practice
- OSF HealthCare
- Fairbury, IL
- 13 days ago
- Fairbury, IL
- 13 days ago
The Medical Office Assistant performs duties in accordance with the specific needs of the practice....
In PersonPatient Services Coordinator I
- Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC
- Joliet, IL
- 13 days ago
- Joliet, IL
- 13 days ago
IBJI is seeking a professional, adaptable and positive Patient Services Coordinator I to join our team at our Joliet office. We value a strong workplace culture and are looking for candidates with...
In PersonPatient Services Coordinator II
- Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC
- Westmont, IL
- 17 days ago
- Westmont, IL
- 17 days ago
Why work for Illinois Bone and Joint? What you can expect from us A competitive compensation package that includes health, life, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO accrual, as well as...
In PersonMedical Office Assistant - Infectious Disease
- Deaconess Health System
- Marion, IL
- 18 days ago
- Marion, IL
- 18 days ago
Compensation: Pay Scale: $15.07-$19.58/hour Join Our Team We are looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated staff to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence. Benefits...
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Clerk position
- Nursing
- Education Experience
- Collect Copays
- Patient Access
- Patient Registration
- Patient Identification
- Front Office
- Release of Information
- Insurance Authorization
- Cash Reconciliations
- Payment Posting
- Ged
- Surgery Scheduling
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical Records
- Insurance Verification
- Prior Authorization
- Revenue Cycle
- Scheduling Appointments
- Insurance Billing
- Claims Processing
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Outpatient
- Reception
- Electronic Health Record
- Faxing
- Medical Assisting
- Patient Care
- HIPAA
- Business Correspondence
- Scanning
- Referrals
- Accounts Receivable
- Billing
- General Office Duties
- Inbound/Outbound Calling
- Health Care
- Reimbursement
- Administrative Skills
- Collections
- High School Diploma
- Microsoft Outlook
- Documentation
- Telephone Skills
- English
- Filing
- Policy Development
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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