- Receives incoming patient telephone calls for surgeon(s) and nurse practitioner(s), managing and/or resolving various scheduling/coordination issues and answering questions as needed. Coordinate scheduling of patients at multiple practice sites; coordinates referrals for consults. Obtains patient medical records to facilitate patient care. Documents telephone calls into ERecord. Triages telephone calls from patients and referring physicians to surgeons, residents and nurse practitioners.
- Schedules appointments, tests, and surgeries, coordinating appointments, tests and consults in preparation for surgery or further clinical work-up. Acquires prior authorizations for different X-rays and Scans, which requires detailed filling out of specific request forms with patient medical information. Also includes getting prior authorizations for surgeries which may require speaking with insurance companies', nurses and giving specific health information from patients records to get authorization. Interacts effectively in carrying out these responsibilities, presenting a positive image for the Department's General Surgery program. Works regularly with URMC patient registration and clinical information systems. Arranges travel, conference registration and hotel accommodations. Interfaces with organizations, hospitals and others to facilitate invited lectures and speaking engagements for the faculty.
- Coordinates maintenance of patient records, documentation for billing, completion/submission of documents regarding patient care and insurance. Transcribes, proofreads, and ensures accuracy and timeliness of all written materials, including medical reports and correspondence, CV'S and business correspondence. Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Researches hospital medical records for information requested by physicians, insurance companies and attorneys. Occasionally composes, takes minutes, types and signs non-routine correspondence providing factual information.
- Functions as one of the points of contact for the surgeon and APP's. Effectively balances competing demands of surgeon time by managing calendar, including all clinical activity, administrative meetings, research, education and academic commitments.
- Obtains authorizations and pre-verifies insurance. Performs all back-up billing functions for surgeon and ensures these functions are performed in an accurate and timely manner. Functional knowledge of ICD10 & CPT coding researches and communicates proper coding to SMH billing offices. Codes all surgeries with ICD10 codes prior to submission. Work with billing to reconcile denied billing charges. Assists with ensuring Worker's compensation, MVA and insurance disability forms are filled out with proper information, collecting and coping chart notes as requested. Ensures appropriate ledgers are charged for expenses related to office supplies as well as travel and conference
- Coordinates work with APPs(s). Manages all incoming mail for surgeon(s) and nurse practitioner(s) assuring that all correspondence receives timely attention and is followed up appropriately.
- Manages routing supplies and ensures expenses, including physician dues, fees and related practice expenses, are reimbursed appropriately.
- Coordinates transfer of patient studies to and from other hospitals and physician offices.
- Assists with department hiring processes by training incoming new secretaries or temporary secretaries when requested.
- Scans patient information into OnBase.
- Functional knowledge of various office equipment.
- Provides coverage for absences within the division, off-site practice location, and within the department when requested.
- High School Diploma required.
- Associates degree in Medical, Secretarial, billing or related field preferred.
- 2 years of relevant experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Medical Terminology, experiences with surgical/appointment scheduling software, and electronic medical records, preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service skills and organizational skills preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills, including written communication preferred.
- Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications preferred.
- Experience in medical office setting preferred. eRecord, Cadence and medical terminology preferred.
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Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs complex secretarial and administrative duties, in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction and considerable latitude for independent judgment, in support of the clinical, educational, and academic programs for General Surgery West practices.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Scheduling and Coordination of Care (40%)
Document and Information Management
Time and Calendar Management (10%)
Billing/Financial Management (10%)
Other Office Management (10%)
QUALIFICATIONS:
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How To Apply
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Pay Range
Pay Range:
$ $25.51 Hourly
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