Medical Support Assistant - Offutt AFB, United States - Department Of Defense

    Department Of Defense
    Department Of Defense Offutt AFB, United States

    1 month ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Summary



    About the Position: This position is located at 55th Medical Group, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.

    This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

    • Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.


    Duties

    • Coordinate patient scheduling to ensure a smooth flow of the daily services.
    • Solve problems that arise from late appointments, emergencies, or walk-ins that could delay scheduled patients being seen in a timely manner.
    • Arrange for patient consultations with other departments/facilities for such services as electrocardiograms, physical therapy, x-rays, and laboratory tests.
    • Organize patients records to research records, extract medical information, and review records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with medical facility requirements.
    • Record detailed laboratory results and test reports and adhere to the regulations and directives concerning the Privacy Act and other applicable local guidelines concerning the release of medical information.
    • Transmit and receive documents and messages electronically using personal computers or workstations that are networked or linked to other computers or workstations.
    • Receive and direct telephone calls, messages, patients, and visitors.
    • Utilize various office automation programs for scheduling, maintaining patient records, and creating reports.