Clinical Service Specialist, Full Time - Valhalla, NY

Clinical Service Specialist

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Service Specialist to join our highly skilled Infusion team in Valhalla, NY. This role requires a strong healthcare administrative background, with expertise in scheduling, authorizations, and benefits verification. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, able to work independently, and possess excellent communication skills.

The individual in this role will be responsible for ensuring smooth clinical operations, managing patient schedules, supporting our medical staff, verifying insurance benefits, and securing necessary authorizations for treatments.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are a proactive problem-solver, and have a passion for helping others, this position offers the chance to be part of a supportive and growing team. Join us in making a positive impact on your community while contributing to Vivo Infusion's mission of providing the ultimate patient experience in a comfortable, professional, and empathetic environment.

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $24.00 - $26.00/hr
• Bonus Plan Target: 5% Annually (Based on performance)
• Private Equity for the Greater Good - Company-wide Employee Ownership Program

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
  • HSA w/ Employer Contribution
  • Touchcare - Insurance Concierge Service
• 401K with Match up to 4%
• PTO: Accrual 3+ weeks
  • PTO Buy-back, PTO Rollover, and PTO Donation Program.
• Wellness Reimbursement Program - $360 Annually
• Employee Referral Bonus - Uncapped Bonus Potential
• Tuition Assistance Program & Professional Association Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (Employer-provided)
• Short & long-term disability (Employer-provided)
• Life Insurance (Employer-provided)

Employment Type, Schedule, FLSA Status:

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Non-Exempt

Reports to: Clinical Operations Manager

Location: 400 Columbus AVE, STE 105, Second Floor-S BLDG, Valhalla, NY 10595

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Manages and supports all front-end operations of the infusion center, including answering phone calls, greeting patients, maintaining a clean and organized environment, processing payments, accepting deliveries, and overseeing the handling of incoming mail.
• Proactively reviews patient cancellations and reschedules treatments to ensure the treatment plan is followed. Communicates any changes to the Clinical Operations Manager and nursing staff as needed. Additionally, calls to remind patients of their upcoming appointments.
• Receives deliveries, collects invoices, reviews for accuracy and consistency, connects with the Clinic Manager to authorize payment, and then sends to Vivo Accounts Payable team.
• Schedules patients for follow-up infusion treatments working closely with the Patient Care Navigator team to assist and coordinate.
• Collaborates with referring providers to obtain and file medical records, ensuring all relevant documents are available for the medical team's review. Maintains efficiency and accuracy while adhering to HIPAA guidelines in handling patient records and documents.
• Proficient in using information systems, maintaining statistical records, and preparing reports as requested by the Clinic Manager.
• Assists with clinical inventory management in collaboration with the Clinical Operations Manager.
• Fosters positive and collaborative relationships with professional staff, co-workers, referring physician offices, ancillary departments, and external agencies.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• 2 years of administrative experience in a healthcare environment, required.
• Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Office experience, preferred.
• 1 year working with insurance authorizations, benefits verifications, and billing, preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, required.
• Active CPR/BLS prior to starting work, required.
• Demonstrates intermediate typing skills (50+ wpm), computer literacy with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and proficiency in office equipment and information systems, including billing databases.
• Potential travel to other local Vivo clinics to provide administrative support if needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Vivo Infusion has received The Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission.