Care clerk
かいごじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Medical and Care Administration Occupations
- Minor : Care Administration Clerks
Summary
A job that handles administrative management and insurance claim processing for care facilities and home care services.
Description
Care clerks handle care reimbursement claims (receipt creation) based on the long-term care insurance system, accounting processes, reception and phone correspondence, document organization, and various application procedures. They need to accurately and promptly carry out administrative tasks while coordinating with care staff and service users. Recently, the introduction of care software and electronic medical records has progressed, and IT skills are also required.
Future Outlook
With the aging population and declining birthrate, demand for care services is increasing, and job openings for care clerks are expected to remain stable. With advancing IT, skills in care software and electronic medical records operation will be increasingly emphasized.
Personality Traits
Considerate / Cooperative / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Care clerk → Chief/leader position → Care manager assistant → Facility manager assistant → Transfer to medical clerk
Required Skills
Care reimbursement claims / Data entry / Document organization / Insurance system operation / Office software
Recommended Skills
Basic bookkeeping / Medical and long-term care insurance system knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in care reimbursement claims or data entry are not tolerated. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is routine, emphasizing accurate processing over new ideas. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so physical burden is low. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Reimbursement Claims Administration Competency Certification Exam
- Medical Clerical Skills Examination
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- Care manager
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