Medical Clerk
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that handles medical clerical tasks such as patient reception, accounting, and receipt claims in hospitals and clinics.
Description
Medical Clerks in medical institutions handle patient correspondence, appointment management, accounting, medical reimbursement claims (receipt creation), electronic medical record input, various insurance procedures, and phone correspondence. They collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other departments, requiring accurate and prompt document preparation and customer service. They manage data using medical clerical software while adapting to revisions in medical and insurance systems.
Future Outlook
Stable job openings due to increasing medical demand from aging population. Acquisition of IT skills will be increasingly required with the spread of electronic medical records and telemedicine.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good Teamwork / High Accuracy / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
5 Days a Week / Contract Work / Part-time Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Junior Medical Clerk → Senior Medical Clerk → Medical Administration Leader → Medical Administration Manager → Clinic Manager
Required Skills
Electronic Medical Record Input / Insurance System Knowledge / Medical Clerical Software Operation / Receipt Creation
Recommended Skills
Administrative Procedure Knowledge / Customer Service Manners / Excel Basic Operation / Phone Correspondence Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required because mistakes in receipt claims, etc., are not allowed. |
| Communication Skills | The ability to communicate appropriately with patients and medical staff is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since there are many routine tasks, high creativity is not required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so physical burden is low. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Medical Billing Specialist Exam
- Medical Clerk Skills Certification Exam
Aliases
- Medical Administration
- Medical Clerk
- Medical Reception Clerk
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