Unit Clerk - Hematology Oncology - Lihue, HI

Kaua'i Medical Clinic is the island’s largest clinic and only multispecialty medical group. More than 85 physicians and midlevel providers offer primary and specialty care at clinic locations in Eleele, Kapaa, Koloa and Lihue.

At the Kaua‘i Medical Clinic the Hematology Oncology department provides care via visiting board-certified oncologists from Straub Clinic & Hospital who are trained to evaluate and treat all types of cancer and blood disorders. Patients can receive blood transfusions, chemotherapy, nutritional support, antibiotics and other IV therapy. Three physicians travel regularly from Honolulu to provide care and treatment to Kaua‘i patients, facilitating specialty care through the Hawai‘i Pacific Health network. In addition to the physician-provided services, Kaua‘i Medical Clinic’s nurses are skilled in providing education and emotional support to patients and their families.

As a Unit Clerk, you will provide administrative support for insurance authorizations so that patients can receive the medical attention they need from your department quickly and efficiently. You will work with Medical Support Staff to ensure that the patient authorization system is accurate; facilitate timely approval of insurance authorizations (including DME and medications), consultations and referrals; generate treatment plans; follow up on phone calls and correspondence involving all insurances; communicate in a timely fashion with patients on the status and results of the authorization process; and promote a professional practice image by interacting well with staff members, patients and providers. We are looking for someone friendly and personable, with excellent customer service and communication skills and a commitment to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai‘i’s people.

Location: Kauai Medical Clinic

Work Schedule: Day - 8 Hours

Work Type: Full Time Regular

FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Exempt: No

Req ID 34592

Pay Range: 25.83 - 27.19 USD per hour

Category: Medical Support Staff

Minimum Qualification: High School graduate or GED. Six (6) months of medical experience or one (1) year of computer experience.

Preferred Qualification: Associate's Degree in Business Administration or related field. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), ICD-10-CM Certification. Two (2) years of experience in a medical office, clinic or other health care setting.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.