Our Genesee County Client is looking for a Medical Clerk. As the Medical Clerk duties include:<br>• Answers the telephone, greats the public, directs inquires, and maintains a welcome and professional environment;<br>• Monitors and schedules appointments for clients, which may include making reminder calls, following up with individuals who missed an appointment, etc;<br>• Verifies/confirms Medical insurance coverage and enters into EMR as needed<br>• Verifies /confirms Ability to Pay;<br>• Verifies/confirms authorizations for services which includes prior authorization for commercial payers.<br>• Collects applicable copays and other non-covered service charges and accurately applies multiple forms of payments in the EMR<br>• Distributes mail and assist with mailing;<br>• Assist with various projects, including duties such as organizing meetings and appointments;<br>• Works collaboratively with other GHS staff, consultants and volunteers;<br>• Types memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents;<br>• Provides coverage for breaks, emergencies, lunch, meetings and vacations;<br>• Provides support for office personnel;<br>• Enters, retrieves, and verifies information in computer systems<br><br>The ideal candidate for the Medical Clerk role would have:<br>Knowledge of medical terminology and medical procedures as related to physician Medicaid and clinical support billing codes;<br>• Proficiency in a PC environment, in particular with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;<br>• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;<br>• Ability to pay attention to detail;<br>• Possesses a professional manner;<br>• Ability to create and maintain relationships with individuals through personal, telephone or e-mail contacts;<br>• Ability to learn and understand issues pertaining to mental health services;<br>• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos;<br>• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, visitors, and other employees of the organization;<br>• Ability to maintain confidential information;<br>• Ability to respond appropriately to crisis situations;<br>• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff, agencies, and professionals in the community;<br>• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals, including peers, supervisor; clients, and the public;<br>• Ability to effectively prioritize and manager multiple tasks and to meet deadlines;<br>• Ability to work as a team player<br><br>This is a 3 to 6 month project.