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The 61st Street Service Corporation, provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors. This position will support ColumbiaDoctors, one of the largest multi-specialty practices in the Northeast. ColumbiaDoctors’ practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2,800 physicians, surgeons, dentists, and nurses, offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties.
Job Summary:
The Practice Associate IV (Urology) is an experienced professional with exceptional medical practice support skills. This position is also a lead role that uses initiative in completing assignments independently and with minimal supervision in support of the day-to-day operations of practice and patient care in the Department of Urology. The Practice Associate IV is part of a team that delivers an exceptional patient experience that contributes to positive health outcomes for patients and a work culture of Service-Oriented, Trust, Empathy, Safety, Inclusion, and Communication
Job Responsibilities:
- Greet patients and visitors and answer patient telephone calls.
- Review the daily and weekly schedule frequently to ensure accuracy of the visit provider, appointment duration, patient insurance participation status with the visit provider, visit reason, and visit type.
- Obtain all required registration and intake information from patients necessary for an efficient check-in and out process; verify and/or update any new insurance eligibility, benefits, or other information prior to the start of the patient appointment in the electronic health record (EHR); accurately indicate arrivals, cancellations, and no-shows in the EHR.
- Schedule follow-up appointments, referrals, and other related tests as requested. Obtain prior authorizations and referrals for follow up care as needed by insurance plan. May include surgical scheduling as needed.
- Collect all time-of-service and past due payments prior to the start of the appointment. Settle cash drawer in the EHR on a daily basis. Ensures compliance with cash handling protocols. Provides guidance to other Associates regarding compliance.
- Provide general administrative support to physicians and manager.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Serves as a first point of escalation for complex cases or scheduling issues.
- May rotate to other sites and serve as Team Lead and/or Preceptor. May supervise tasks and determine resolution and/or escalate as appropriate.
- Serves as a point person for specific group of providers and provide cross coverage to others as operational needs dictate.
- Assists Supervisor/Manager with special projects as needed. May supervise specific tasks as determined by Manager/Supervisor.
- Provides educational sessions to train new staff in front-end process. Tracks compliance, education and training requirements of the unit.
- Collaborates with Revenue Cycle for financial authorization and related activities
- Provides administrative support for department Chairman including special projects and assignments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- Associate's degree is required. May be substituted by 2 years of relevant experience.
- A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience or a combination of certifications, coursework and experience.
- Candidate must demonstrate strong customer service orientation and the ability to deliver consistent exceptional service while demonstrating tact, respect and sensitivity.
- Candidate must be organized and be able to manage a demanding workload and moderately complex cases in an accurate and timely.
- Ability to mentor teammates and demonstrate professional and compassionate manner while conveying a positive image of the practice.
- Candidate must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate to multiple stakeholder audiences.
- Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) or similar software is required and an ability and willingness to learn new systems and programs.
- Prior experience in EPIC/EHR is preferred.
- Prior experience in Training is preferred.
- Prior experience in a medical office setting is preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus, but not required.
Hourly Rate Ranges: $29.58 - $39.72
Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.
61st Street Service Corporation
At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.
