Administrative Assistant I

Client Summary : Our client is spread across the Hudson Valley and western Connecticut, and here to offer convenient, advanced care.

Whether you seek excellent care, a personalized approach or a connected team, our client has your back. Your health, your community - our client makes them one.

Job Description : Administrative Assistant I

This position manages the scheduling and rescheduling of intricate clinical and high profitable procedures which equate to 4000 surgeries annually, 2000 endoscopy cases, and 300 EP services.

Performs functions of the Patient Advocate B by providing advanced level clerical and administrative support and coordinates the patient care activities for physician practice operations.

Schedules and manages pre-operative testing and post-op appointments, as well as, manages the approval process for self- pay patients needing surgery and procedures.

Incorrect scheduling and managing the reschedules impacts the organization financially by resulting in the loss of cases.

Reports into the Practice Administrator

Responsibilities :

1. Coordinates and schedules appointments and obtains authorizations for testing, referrals, surgical procedures, hospital procedures, hospital admissions.

2. Reconciles money and financial reports for daily office deposit.

3. Coordinates and maintains physician schedules including; meetings, teaching, inpatient rounding.

4. Completes audits and assists with tracking and reporting of information as needed.

5. Schedules and re-schedules as needed, high-end procedures and / or surgeries.

6. Manages monthly / yearly schedules as related to Hospital block times and OR coordination.

7. Daily contact with Financial Clearance Department to assist patients with prior authorizations, self pay packages, and payments options.

8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education : HS GRAD / EQUIVALENT

Minimum Experience : three years experience

Desired : Medical procedure scheduling.

Working Conditions :

• Manual : Some manual skills / motor coord finger dexterity
• Occupational : Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort :

• Sedentary / light effort.
• May exert up to 10 lbs. force Physical Environment :
• Generally pleasant working conditions Company

Schedule Notes : Monday-Friday 8-4 : 30

Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum.

Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise.

In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.

Benefits offered to our workers include the following :

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options
3 days ago