Location: New York,NY, USA
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Position Summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Secretary II Per Diem.
In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for providing basic support services for Rusk scheduling operations.
Job Responsibilities:
* Greets and screens telephone calls in pleasant and a professional manner; handles call or directs caller to appropriate person or area. Takes messages and transfers calls appropriately.* Refers patients who have a question regarding insurance coverage or are in need of counsel on financial matters based on established criteria (e.g., denial of electronic insurance eligibility, ABN questions/concerns, questions regarding insurance or payor restrictions, making payment, multi plan determinations, any and all issues/questions/concerns relating to financial matters) to the Business Associate.* Answers patient questions to ensure understanding and patient satisfaction. Maintains confidentiality on matters to which they are privileged.* Follows up with patients and/or their representatives, physician offices, etc to gather missing data and materials in order to complete the transcription process.* Screens and transcribes incoming external referrals for scheduling in EPIC.* Performs other duties as assigned.* Collects and asks patients to sign patient related documents including HIPAA, MSPQ, ABN, etc. either manually or electronically using EPIC tablets.* May assist, provide guidance and/or train Secretary I's and other less senior staff with completing secretarial duties.* Schedules appointments for visits, procedures, etc. Schedules follow up visits, when applicable.* Maintains workload statistics and other data for departmental records. Assists section in completion of special reports, projects and activities.* Obtains insurance information (ID card, member/group \#s, etc.), takes their picture and asks them to use Patient Secure. On subsequent visits, asks them to verify demographic info and makes any necessary edits.* Types routine material such as forms and letters, envelopes, etc. Types materials neatly, accurately and according to instructions. Writes materials clearly and legibly.* Register patients for appointments by obtaining all patient demographics, correct insurance information from patients and/or their representatives and entering it into EPIC.* Monitors intake, scheduling orders work queues and inbaskets for timely completion.* Scans all necessary documents (insurance cards, lab requisitions, etc) into the intake system. Properly QA's all intake-related data and materials for completeness.* Maintains cooperative and professional relationships with physicians, nurses and office and clinical staff.Minimum Qualifications:To qualify you must have a High School diploma. Three years of relevant medical clerical experience. Knowledge of medical terminology. Background in computer literacy preferred. Light, accurate keyboarding skills required. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communications skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of computer-based scheduling and appointment programs. Excellent telephone skills. Prior physician practice experience.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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