Department Assistant - Reha

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Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the “Jobs Hub” Job Description Shriners Children’s St. Louis is seeking a part-time Department Assistant to join our Rehab team. Hours: The position is part-time on day shift and will work 20 hours per week. Key Responsibilities: The Department Assistant completes assignments for the Rehab Services department in an efficient and timely fashion. Responsible for department correspondence, typing, photocopy, filing and department inventory. Prepares equipment and paperwork for shipping to the outreach clinics. Appropriately receives and processes patients, families, visitors, staff and Shriners both on the phone and in person. Prepares incoming and outgoing mail. Checks in and out daily rehab patients seen by staff. Maintains daily rehab patient schedules. Schedules patients in SHCIS for OT/PT, Child life, and Media Services, and other departments as needed. Inputs Prosthetic and Orthotic information into Ad-Hoc charting as needed. Review Rehab documentation for status of POC verification. Pulls pressure garment files and garments for therapists/technicians. Accurately orders supplies for OT/PT, Child life, and Media Services departments in a timely manner. Submits preauthorization requests to insurance companies for OT/PT services. Submits payments to vendors used by OT/PT, Child Life, and Media Services in a timely manner. Submits check requests and provide appropriate documentation to support purchases as needed. Track monthly budgets check it against the variance report on a monthly basis for discrepancies. Maintains database to track supplies ordered for each OT/PT, Child life, and Media Services departments. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office Excellent communication skills and ability to work in and promote a positive work environment Ability to effectively use on-line scheduling, medical records and other systems related to patient care. Preferred Qualifications: 2 Years Administrative Assistant/Clerical 1 year previous scheduling experience in an outpatient rehabilitation environment Bilingual Spanish/English Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shriners Children's