Physician Support Rep III

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Job Location (Full Address):

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500055 SMH Hematology/Oncology

Work Shift:

Range:

UR URCD 204 H

Compensation Range:

$19.47 - $25.77

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

With minimal direction and considerable latitude for independent judgment, performs complex secretarial and administrative duties in a fast-paced environment in support of clinical, educational, and academic programs. Responsible for all clinic preparations, including but not limited to, providers' time and calendar management while optimizing provider patient schedule, coordination of patient care and information/data support.



SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION RECEIVED: Receives minimal direction from physician, mid-level providers, department head and/or administrative officer. Is responsible for independently planning, executing and evaluating own work.

Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: Using independent judgment and initiative, the Physician Support Specialist at the Wilmot Cancer Institute performs routine and non- routine duties of a highly confidential nature. Duties will include coordination of patient care, managing and monitoring of the in- basket and work queues, acts as a liaison between patients and their care team, and assists with coverage of clinics and projects when necessitated by Office Manager or other Administrator. The position reports directly to the Office Manager and will also work in collaboration with the Administrator II, Nurse Manager, Medical Director and health providers. The incumbent will apply University policies, procedures and privacy standards in the performance of all duties. TYPICAL DUTIES: Schedule procedures, appointments and ancillary tests with input from physicians and other health care personnel. Provide patients with procedure descriptions and special instructions as necessary. This requires the ability to evaluate medical information provided, to provide answers to questions asked by patients and to clarify information as needed for other areas. Responsible for ensuring test results are received, reviewed and appropriately filed. Work closely with the patient and care team in coordinating provider schedules with non-clinical commitments. Coordinate patient information; entry of data into eRecord and Cadence databases as necessary. Support for Nurse Practitioners and other health care professionals responsible for delivery of patient care. In a professional manner, respond and document appropriately to patient calls as they are forwarded into the in-basket. When necessary, gather information, evaluate callers concerns and refer to physicians or other health care personnel to address. Must possess the ability to determine which questions should appropriately be addressed by physicians or other health care providers. Respond to callers independently and follow-up to be sure customers are satisfied that requests were handled in a timely fashion. Manage/monitor in-baskets/work queue on a daily basis to ensure referrals, appointments, telephone encounters and all related activities are completed and accurate; communicate any discrepancies back to clinical support and/or provider for clarification. Review of AVS (After Visit Summary) when necessary. Template management/office schedules for multiple providers. Acts as liaison for contact with area providers to facilitate communications with physicians. Ensures messages are received and transferred in an expedited manner to ensure timely patient care that best represents the ICARE values. Cross-coverage in shared clerical office; special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support the Medical Records department as needed. Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent required Associates degree in Medical, Secretarial, billing or related field prefe