Job Description

A New York City health services organization is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to join their growing MIS Department.

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 8:30am to 3pm (1 hr unpaid lunch)

Responsibilities:

• Answers multi-line telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callers
• Prepares purchase orders and check requests to purchase merchandise and office supplies as needed; receives merchandise and checks items against original requisition for accuracy
• Types routine correspondence for department, including sending and receiving E-mail
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
• Assures smooth flow of patients through office when assisting in outpatient departments
• Schedules patients for admission to hospital; confirms appointment or admission with patient
• Schedules surgical procedures as directed; confirms schedule with physician, hospital and patient
• Completes all forms and forwards them to insurance companies, Medicare and/or other appropriate parties; arranges for insurance pre-certification where required
• Prepares patient bills using computerized billing system; maintains accounts payable
• Receives and answers inquiries from patients, insurance companies, Medicare and other parties regarding charges and/or billing discrepancies; evaluates insurance EOBs as required
• Perform other related duties, as directed

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of Secretarial/Billing experience in a Medical office
• Hgh School Diploma / GED
• Strong scheduling experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer savvy (40 wpm)
• Microsoft Office Suite proficient
• Exceptional phone etiquette
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree
  

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