Practice Associate II - Medical Receptionist

Job Description

Job Description

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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.

Opportunity to grow as part of the Practice Associate Career Ladder!

Job Summary:

The Practice Associate II is responsible for the patient welcome experience functions for the Department of Radiology including collecting demographic and insurance information, scheduling imaging services, and other duties necessary to provide efficient, timely services to the patients, their families, and providers. The Practice Associate II 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.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday 10am-6pm or 12pm-8pm

Job Responsibilities:

• Greet patients and visitors and answer patient telephone calls.
• Conduct pre-registration, check-in, check-out, appointments, and other related tasks as requested.
• Obtain all required registration and intake information from patients; verify and/or update any new insurance or other information in Epic; obtain prior authorizations and referrals for visits and tests and verify eligibility for services; accurately indicate arrivals, no-shows, reschedules, and physician cancellations in Epic; collect all time-of-service and past due payments.
• Manage and review physician’s schedule to ensure all authorizations and pre-certifications for office visits and procedures are obtained.
• Coordinate and schedule appointments, procedures, and other specialty services/tests as requested.
• Assist with coordination of care to other specialties and appointments.
• Function as a liaison between the clinical provider, referring physician, and patient in all aspects of scheduling appointments and related imaging services.
• Conduct all pre-determination, authorization, and pre-certification. Manage these processes and documentation closely to ensure no scheduling delays.
• Perform administrative duties as it pertains to practice or specialty. This may include provider administrative support, participating in various projects and/or meetings, and completing other tasks as assigned by management.
• Provide general administrative support to physicians and manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a medical office environment with strong proficiency with medical terminology is required.
• Strong customer service orientation, interpersonal skills, and the ability to deliver consistent exceptional service, while demonstrating tact, respect and sensitivity.
• Well organized and ability to manage a demanding workload and moderately complex cases in an accurate and timely manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) or similar software is required, and an ability and willingness to learn new systems and programs.
• Prior experience in Epic is preferred.
• Prior experience in a radiology office setting is strongly preferred.

Company Description

At 61st Street Service Corporation, we are committed to providing our clients 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.

Company Description

At 61st Street Service Corporation, we are committed to providing our clients 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.\r\rWe are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.