Medical Clerk - ISR Burn Unit
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1451, Pasadena Street, Los Angeles Heights - Keystone, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, 78201, United States
About the Team
Bowhead, a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company and top Alaska Native Corporation, provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, the Bowhead Family of Companies serves the Department of Defense and various federal agencies with a focus on quality results. UIC Government Services (UICGS) is a key part of this family, delivering engineering, maintenance, IT, and program support services.
About the Role
Bowhead is seeking a Medical Clerk to support the Institute of Surgical Research (ISR) Burn Unit at the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in San Antonio, TX. This role is critical to the daily operations of the facility, ensuring the accurate management of patient health records, history, and information. The Medical Clerk will handle administrative duties including processing discharge paperwork, managing correspondence, and maintaining suspense logs and automated files in compliance with BAMC, The Joint Commission, and departmental directives.
You will serve as a central point of contact, greeting visitors, answering telephone calls, and directing communications to appropriate staff. The position requires a high level of attention to detail to prepare reports, letters, and memoranda with grammatical and procedural accuracy. You will also assist in establishing travel arrangements, maintaining administrative calendars, and training incoming Medical Clerks on daily, monthly, and yearly duties. Success in this role requires the ability to work independently and within teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where privacy and confidentiality are paramount.
Work Environment & Schedule
This position is located at BAMC at Fort Sam Houston, TX. The role operates on a 24/7 schedule, Sunday through Saturday, with varying 8 or 10-hour shifts across first, second, third, and weekend rotations. The team structure anticipates support for multiple shifts to ensure continuous coverage.
Hiring Process & Application Instructions
All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once submitted, changes to the application may not be reviewed; please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if a significant change is needed. Persons unable to complete the online application due to disabilities should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance.
Qualified candidates must be able to successfully obtain a NACI security check to gain access to the facility. US Citizenship is a requirement for this location. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, criminal background checks, and verification of education and driving records. A pre-employment physical and proof of TDAP and Influenza vaccinations are also required.
Equal Opportunity & Culture
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. In furtherance of federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain employment preferences to UIC Shareholders and their descendants based on The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
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Work location
Work model: On-site
1451, Pasadena Street, Los Angeles Heights - Keystone, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, 78201, United States
San Antonio, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleGreet visitors and provide appropriate assistance
- check_circleAnswer telephone calls, take messages, and schedule appointments
- check_circlePrepare and review correspondence and reports for accuracy and completeness
- check_circleFile examination forms, test results, and maintain patient medical records
- check_circleAssist in establishing travel arrangements and preparing travel orders
- check_circleOperate computer software including Microsoft Office and military programs
- check_circleTrain incoming Medical Clerks on daily, monthly, and yearly duties
- check_circleTransmit and receive documents, emails, and time-sensitive messages
- check_circleManage administrative calendars, meetings, and on-call rosters
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma or equivalent
- verified2+ years experience in hospital administrative environment
- verifiedIntermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- verifiedUS Citizenship
- verifiedAbility to obtain NACI security clearance
- verifiedValid driver's license (if driving required)
Nice to Have
Administrative experience in a government and/or hospital setting.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, vision, life, accidental death, and disability insurancecheck_circle401(k) retirement plans for eligible full-time and part-time employeescheck_circlePaid time off programs for eligible full-time employees
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Frequently asked questions about Medical Clerk - ISR Burn Unit at UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies
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In this Medical Clerk - ISR Burn Unit at UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies role, you will greet visitors and provide appropriate assistance; answer telephone calls, take messages, and schedule appointments; prepare and review correspondence and reports for accuracy and completeness; and file examination forms, test results, and maintain patient medical records.
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UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; 2+ years experience in hospital administrative environment; Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint); US Citizenship; Ability to obtain NACI security clearance; and Valid driver's license (if driving required).
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Medical Clerk - ISR Burn Unit at UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is based in 1451, Pasadena Street, Los Angeles Heights - Keystone, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, 78201, United States. This is a on-site role.
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UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies has listed this Medical Clerk - ISR Burn Unit role as on-site.
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Medical Clerk - ISR Burn Unit at UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
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Key skills for Medical Clerk - ISR Burn Unit at UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies include Microsoft Office; Word; Excel; Powerpoint; Outlook; Medical Terminology; Microsoft Excel; and Microsoft Powerpoint.
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Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Medical Clerk - ISR Burn Unit at UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is part of the admin job category on Recrutus.