Job Description
Journal Entry Clerk
Operating Room
The Journal Entry Clerk will:
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to be organized, very detail oriented with ability to track down information required to complete tasks.
- Ability to distinguish and prioritize requests and questions posed.
- Ability to assist with analytic activities and data collection.
- Computer System Proficiency.
- Ability to access the various functions of the hospitals computer system to input data.
- Ability to access and input data into Cerner Prod (Appar Prod and Surginet) electronic data system.
- Operate standard office machines and equipment (i.e., computers, printers, photocopiers, calculators, etc.)
- Demonstrates user’s knowledge of standard office machines and equipment.
- Performs routine maintenance on machines and contacts appropriate company/department for repairs as needed.
- General Professional Work Assessments (by observation of supervisory staff)
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to access and react to situations out of the ordinary.
- Conducts self in a mature, professional manner.
- Assists co-workers, Medical Staff and hospital personnel whenever necessary.
- Confers with supervisor on a daily basis regarding productivity and/or work concerns.
Requirements:
Specifications
- Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills
- Work requires ability to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and electronic data entry system.
- Must possess interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with OR, work well with others: OR Nurses
and coordinators, purchasing and hospital personnel to clarify documentation to complete medical charges.
- Prior knowledge of health care billing a plus.
Schedule: Full Time - Day Shift 7:30am-4pm; Monday – Friday; no holidays or weekend.
Grade 110