Clinic/Practice Assistant II

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Job Summary

Performs administrative functions to support smooth and efficient practice operations under general supervision. Perform tasks that are related to patient visits including scheduling, check-in, and check-out duties. Actual job duties may vary by department.

 

Essential Functions:

 

- Perform routine administrative and clerical duties relating to a clinical service or physician practice office. 

- Make patient appointments and maintain appointment records.

- Greet and assist patients.

- Answer telephones, assist callers with routine inquiries, and schedule appointments.

- File materials in patient folders and print appointment schedules.

- Process patient billing forms and scan documents to patient medical records/EPIC.

- Call for patient medical records and laboratory test results.

- Open and distribute unit mail or faxes.

- Type forms, records, schedules, memos, etc. as directed.

- May be required to accept co-payments.

- Handles, screens and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations, provider questions, prescription refills, and test results.

- Acts as an EPIC "Super User" for scheduling, registration and billing systems (EPIC training is provided).

- Provide assistance and training to others in these areas.

- May perform more complex or specialized functions (i.e. surgical scheduling, schedule changes/blocking) at more advanced competency level.

 

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Certified Medical Administrative Assistant [CMAA] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Experience office experience 2-3 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Proficiency with all Office Suite, Knowledge of office operations and standards and understanding of office procedures including filing, copying, scanning, printing and faxing. - Ability to use phone system and manage more non-routine phone calls and solve routine issues as appropriate. - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience and talking to others to convey information effectively. - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents, to correspond and communicate with others clearly and effectively (including composing/editing e-mail, memos and letters), and to take complete and accurate messages. - Managing one's own time and the time of others. - Well organized and good time management skills to manage multiple tasks effectively, follow established protocols, and work within systems.