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Patient Administration Specialist - 68G


  • Active/Reserve:Both
  • Officer/Enlisted:Enlisted
  • Restrictions:None

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

    • Requirements

  • Not Applicable

    • 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

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • Clerical (CL): 90

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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