Dental HIS Clerk

The Dental HIS Clerk works within the clinical care and support teams to assure quality patient care and to support the goals of Lake Superior Community Health Center.
Primary Responsibilities
Complete and maintain prior authorizations for needed procedures for the dental department.
Create, maintain and complete dental referrals in the electronic health record.
Ensure referrals are completed with appropriate visit documentation scanned into the EHR.
Per referral guidelines, provide appropriate clinical information to outside facilities & specialists.
Track referral progress to promote team awareness and ensure patient safety.
Complete dental releases of information (ROIs).
Serve as backup for front desk coverage for all dental sites.
Secondary Responsibilities
· Assist in special projects.
· Actively participate in staff meetings and in-services.
· Participate in continuing education and professional growth.
· Adhere to the standards and policies of the organization.
· Assure efficiency in communications and adherence to organization workflows.
Responsible for personal compliance with LSCHC policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned.
Typical Working Conditions
Able to move about easily
Able to speak and hear clearly
Fast-paced environment
Requirements
Qualifications:
High School diploma
Computer experience, preferably Microsoft office and software
Familiarity with general office equipment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong oral and written communication skills and organizational skills
Ability to maintain an even temperament with patients and staff
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to travel between sites, as needed, and as otherwise required by the organization
Knowledge of prior authorizations, ROI and releasing records and films, preferred
Knowledge of HIPAA and privacy practices, preferred
Experience with Health Information and prior authorizations, preferred
Experience in dental office, preferred
Knowledge of dental terminology, preferred
Experience with Epic, preferred
Associate degree in HIS, preferred
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (403b)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development