Patient Administration Specialist

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The Army Virtual Recruiting Team of Columbus Ohio is currently looking to hire Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers.

• You must enlist in the United States Army to obtain this position.
• You must be between the ages of 17-34.
• You must have a GED or High School Diploma.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Cardholder.
• Must meet Army Height and weight standards.

Overview:

The patient administration specialist is primarily responsible for supervising and performing administrative duties in the patient administration division of an Army hospital or other medical facilities.

Job Duties:

• Compile data and prepare required statistical reports.
• Initiate correspondence pertaining to medical records, medical board proceedings, line of duty investigations; and other records and reports pertaining to patient administration.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology as it applies to anatomy and physiology.
• Maintain a medical record tracking system within the medical treatment facility.

Training:

Job training for a patient administration specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in various office functions.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Typing and clerical skills.
• Setting up and maintaining filing and publication systems.
• Preparing forms and correspondence in military-style.

Helpful Skills:

• Ability to keep organized and accurate records.
• Interest in English, mathematics, business administration, and typing.
• Preference for office work.