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Medical Appointment ClerksNellis AFBAAI is actively recruiting Medical Appointment Clerks to support the 99th Medical Group located at Nellis AFB, which operates one of the largest Air Force medical facilities in the Air Force, the Mike OCallaghan Military Medical Center. Its primary mission is to maintain medical readiness for worldwide contingencies by providing quality, cost-effective health care for more than 48,000 enrollees, including almost 15,000 active-duty members.
This project will require the Medical Appointment Clerks to monitor, manage, and report on services for higher management and develop plans to improve timeliness and accuracy rates, service availability, and overall MTF performance and compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Medical Appointment Clerk will schedule appointments in a government computer system for primary care, specialty, and subspecialty medical care. In addition to scheduling requested appointments, this position will call patients or respond to secure messaging submissions to schedule, reschedule, and/or cancel appointments as needed, including appointments for consult/referral specialty care within the MTF or at civilian facilities. The Medical Appointment Clerk must:Clearly speak and understand the English language.Use of standard office equipment, such as personal computers, copiers, fax machines, andtelephone systems.Possess general medical ethics, telephone etiquette, and excellent communication and customer service skills.Work Environment/Physical Requirements. The work is mainly sedentary but may require walking, bending, standing, and/or carrying light items such as files, manuals, and medical records.Schedules medical appointments and determines patient eligibility for services from phone calls,secured messaging, or other methods used for appointment requests. Supports PCM by name processing for appointments and appropriate access to care timeframes during the allocation of standard appointment types.Maintains appointment schedules using a government computer system MHS GENESIS.Validates eligibility through appropriate booking through the Defense Eligibility Report System (DEERS). May be required to register patients not already in the computer system, such as newborns.Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient schedules and logs. Utilizes the Government computer system tools and standard protocols (detail codes, freezing slots, and TRICARE online usage) to facilitate maintenance of appointment slots, rescheduling options, or cancellation processing.Validates basic patient demographic information before booking appointments for patients. Makes required updates.Call patients or respond to secure messaging requests as needed to schedule, reschedule, and/or cancel appointments. Promotes consult/referral specialty medical care within the MTF or at civilian facilities. Provides patient with specific visit instructions.Pulls records and files documentation as needed. Confirms medical records are available for upcoming appointments on provider schedules.May assist in the preparation of patient notices (telephonically or form letter formats) for appointment reminders, no-shows, or rescheduling/cancellations.Receive and electronically deliver telephone messages (t-cons) to PCMs and/or clinic nurses byusing the Government computer system, standard protocols, and individual clinic guidelines as needed.If in the lead clerk position, attendance at the clinic Access to Care Meeting is mandatory for central booking representation.
REQUIREMENTS:
A fully qualified typist (computer keyboard) with a minimum of 50 WPM is required.Education. High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency.Experience. At least 6 months of experience in medical office scheduling.
Certification:Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications using American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.Members must present proof of current certification(s) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
UNIQUE MILITARY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS/PROCEDURES:
Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA).MHS GENESIS.Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
About AAI
AAI is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuousimprovement. AAI is a VA CVE-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business(SDVOSB), SBA certified Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) with offices in Hampton Roads Virginia, Montgomery, AL, Washington DC and Atlanta.Fully qualified candidates are welcome to apply directly on our website at:https://aaionline.us/.
Our benefits include:
Paid Federal HolidaysRobust Healthcare and Dental Insurance Options401a plan401k planPaid vacation and sick leaveContinuing education assistanceShort Term / Long Term Disability & Life InsuranceVeterans are encouraged to applyAAI does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protectedby law. Pending guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce, employees may in the future be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or request and receive approval for a medical or religious exemption.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $17.20
Medical Appointment Clerk Cannon AFBAAI is actively recruiting a Medical Appointment Clerk at the 27th Special Operations Medical Group which is located on Cannon AFB, New Mexico. The 27th Special Operations Medical Group ensures optimal care for active duty and beneficiary populations, with clinic services Monday through Friday. They currently serve the delivery of health services to active duty and military beneficiaries.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and have strong working knowledge of computers, specifically the Internet, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and Windows.Possess leadership skills and the ability to appropriately manage appointment linestaff. Experience in a management role preferred.Keeps other appointment clerks up-to-date on all appointing protocols and guidelinesMaintain staffing to ensure appropriate line coverage; coordinate with MTF contract manager.Responsible for keeping Appointing Office Key Performance Indicators within the standards outlined in AFI 44-176 Access to the Care Continuum.Interfaces with clinical staff to ensure the appropriateness of appointment bookings.Acts as lead appointment clerk in the MTF, providing oversight of patient appointments made by all appointing clerks within the MTFAssists Group Practice Manager with review and revisions of appointment line protocols.Assist in creating follow-up appointments and taskers for patient follow-up visits and telephone consults.Enter accurate and concise information into telephone consults and appointments.Leads the appointment line staff in accordance with Access to MTF instruction.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education. Associate of Science in Nursing Program from an approved National League of Nursing. Associate of Science if for an RN license; LPNs obtain a certificate and then take their LPN board exam. License/certification. Current, active full, and unrestricted License to practice Nursing in accordance with State Board requirements. Nurse applicants must be current U.S. licensed Practical Nurses. The license cannot be under investigation nor have any adverse action pending from a Nursing Sate Board or national licensing/certification agency.Experience: One year of clinical nursing experience within the last 3 years. Previous experience in Utilization Management is not required. Employment in the nursing field within the last 12 months is mandatory.Must be a US Citizen.About AAI
AAI is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management, and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. AAI is a VA CVEcertified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) with offices in Hampton Roads Virginia, Montgomery, AL, Washington DC, and Atlanta. Fully qualified candidates are welcome to apply directly on our website at: https://aaionline.us/.Our benefits include:Paid Federal HolidaysRobust Healthcare and Dental Insurance Options401a plan401k planPaid vacation and sick leaveContinuing education assistanceShort Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
Veterans are encouraged to apply
AAI does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law. Pending guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce, employees may in the future be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or request and receive approval for a medical or religious exemption.
