Faculty Group Practice Secretary I-intake/scheduler - Rego Park, United States - NYU Langone

NYU Langone

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Rego Park, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. _For more information, go to , and interact with us on _LinkedIn_, _Glassdoor_, _Indeed_,_ _Facebook_, _Twitter_ and _Instagram_._

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Faculty Group Practice Secretary I-Intake/Scheduler -
Rego Park.

Responsibilities:

Greets patients professionally both in person and on the phone

Answers patient questions and/or properly refers questions and issues to the appropriate contact
Optimizes provider schedules and patient access by establishing and maintaining efficient scheduling templates
Promotes a positive patient experience throughout all patient interactions in person or by phone or other media
Ensures availability of treatment information by retrieving and updating patient records
Verifies insurance information and obtains information needed to schedule and bill for services
Maintains office inventory and equipment by anticipating supply needs and expediting supply orders
Performs other duties as needed

Administrative Responsibilities

Responsible for greeting patients and performing intake functions including registration, forms collection, updating information, and copayment collection.
Monitors Department Appointment Report (DAR) for checkmate "kickouts", appointment notes, insurance flags, and/or patients who need further assistance.
Gathers all patient demographic related data and materials from patients and/or their representatives. Obtains insurance information (ID card, member/group #s, etc.), verifies insurance eligibility electronically and collects insurance referral if applicable.
Advises and/or collects patient and financial related documents and policies for patient visits including HIPAA, NOPP, MSPQ, ABN, Non-Participating, etc. including obtaining signatures where appropriate.
Enrolls patients above the age of 5 to Patient Secure by obtaining the palm scan and a photo.
Promotes the utilization of Check Mate kiosks. Greets and assists patient in using the checkmate kiosk when needed.
Scans all necessary documents into Epic. Follows scanning guidelines and best practices for uploading outside documents

- results, records, forms, etc. Ensures scanned documents are scanned to the correction location/order in Epic and with the correct document type to facilitate ease of locating documents Reports errors or issues arising from checkmate kiosk, patient secure devices, or other equipment to management to facilitate timely resolution

Monitors waiting areas to identify and communicate wait times
Performs checkout functions including providing after visit summary information, scheduling followup visits, procedures and referrals, and collecting any timeofservice payments as needed.

Promotes the use and sign-up of MyChart

Answers phone calls and requests in a professional and patient friendly manner.
Schedules routine appointments and follow ups for visits.
On subsequent visits or calls, asks patients to verify demographic info and makes any necessary edits. Collects and/or asks patients to sign any missing patient related information.
Answers patient questions to ensure understanding and patient satisfaction. Refers them, when necessary, to senior level staff or billing representative.
Addresses patients and callers in pleasant and a professional manner while screening and/or handling calls. Takes messages or directs caller to appropriate person or area.
Releases medical records in accordance with HIPPA and FGP ROI guidelines. Documents disclosures in EPIC and fulfills requests within a 10 day timeframe.
Maintains patient privacy as it relates to HIPPA standards.

Refers all inquiries regarding pre-authorizations/certifications to the appropriate person or area.

Monitors and completes patient frontend work queues to address any pre or post visit missing information in a timely manner.
Monitors and completes assigned administrative inbasket messages in a timely manner and according to practice guidelines.
Remains current on latest best practices, policies and protocols (including workflow updates, FOCUS trainings, and jobrelated tasks)
Maintains cleanliness of both personal and patient space, including