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Hawaii Pacific Health Unit Clerk - Kapaa Clinic in Lihue, Hawaii
Job Description
Kaua'i Medical Clinic is the island’s largest clinic and only multispecialty medical group. More than 85 physicians and midlevel providers offer primary and specialty care at clinic locations in Eleele, Kapaa, Koloa and Lihue.
The Kapa‘a Clinic provides family practice and internal medicine on the east side of the island. Family physicians possess unique skills and knowledge, which qualifies them to provide comprehensive medical care, health maintenance and preventive services to each family member. These specialists, because of their background and interaction with the family, are best qualified to serve as the patient’s advocate in all health-related matters, including the appropriate use of consultants, health services and community resources.
As a Unit Clerk, you will provide administrative support for insurance authorizations so that patients can receive the medical attention they need from your department quickly and efficiently. You will work with Medical Support Staff to ensure that the patient authorization system is accurate; facilitate timely approval of insurance authorizations (including DME and medications), consultations and referrals; generate treatment plans; follow up on phone calls and correspondence involving all insurances; communicate in a timely fashion with patients on the status and results of the authorization process; and promote a professional practice image by interacting well with staff members, patients and providers. We are looking for someone friendly and personable, with excellent customer service and communication skills and a commitment to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai‘i’s people.
Location: Kauai Medical Clinic, Lihue, HI
Work Schedule: Day - 8 Hours
Work Type: Full Time Regular
FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining
Exempt: No
Minimum Qualifications: High school or equivalent. Six (6) months of medical experience or one (1) year of computer experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Associate's Degree in Business Administration or related field. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), ICD-10-CM Certification. Two (2) years of experience in a medical office, clinic or other health care setting.
EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets
Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. The pay rate, if displayed, is the minimum hourly rate for the position. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.
Starting Hourly Rate: 22.73
Position Unit Clerk - Kapaa Clinic
Category Medical Support Staff
Employment Type Employee
Location Kauai Medical Clinic, Lihue, HI
Req ID 25104