Medical Department Clerk
いきょくじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job in charge of clerical tasks such as managing patient information, appointment reception, accounting input, and organizing medical records in the medical department of a hospital.
Description
Medical department clerks belong to the medical department (administrative section of clinical departments) of hospitals and handle a wide range of clerical tasks including appointment reception, input and management of patient information, updating electronic medical records, accounting and insurance claims, phone and visitor response, document creation, and physician schedule adjustment. In addition, accurate input based on medical fee point tables and medical-related laws and regulations is required, and coordination with medical staff and courteous response to patients are also important.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society, the demand for clerical tasks in medical institutions is expected to remain stable. However, with the spread of electronic medical records and the digitalization of operations, improvement in IT skills will be required. In the future, there are also expected opportunities to expand into highly specialized tasks such as physician clerical assistant (doctor's clerk).
Personality Traits
Attentive to others / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Has cooperativeness / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
In-hospital work / Overtime available / Part-time possible / Shift work
Career Path
Medical Department Clerk (Junior) → Medical Department Clerk (Senior) → Medical Department Supervisor → Medical Administration Manager → Hospital Administration Department Manager → Medical Secretary
Required Skills
Basic PC operation / Basic knowledge of medical terminology / Communication skills (phone and counter correspondence) / Electronic medical record input / Receipt preparation
Recommended Skills
Bookkeeping knowledge / Business manners / English document reading / Medical secretary
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes affect treatment and insurance claims. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth coordination with patients and medical staff is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because tasks are routine and accuracy is emphasized over idea generation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical burden. |
Related Qualifications
- Medical Administration Skills Examination
- Medical Computer Skills Test
- Medical Fee Claim Clerical Ability Certification Exam
- Medical Secretary Skills Test
Aliases
- Medical Department Clerk
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- Clinical Information Manager
- Hospital Clerk
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