Office Assistant for Hearing Aid Center Job Burlington area,Massachusetts USA,Administrative/Clerical

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Office Assistant role in the Hearing Aid Center at Lahey Clinic

Additional duties include:

Daily financial transactions – manage quickbooks, make deposit with cashier
Monthly financial reports for both Peabody and Burlington
Answer phones and complete scheduling for hearing aid center
Serve as front desk, welcome patients, check them in
Provide information on our hearing aid services to walk-ins and cold calls.
Work in collaboration with audiologists for appropriate triaging and scheduling of patients
Administrative duties as needed for department including mailings, making copies, etc.
Act as contact for vendors, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Support access center when needed for scheduling audiology appointments
Verify insurance hearing aid benefit as needed

Job Description:

Provides administrative support to clinical practices and providers in their clinical practice, academic, research and administrative roles. Facilitates patient care through patient communication and scheduling.

Primary Responsibilities:

Answers and screens telephone calls. Takes accurate messages or directs the call to the appropriate person. Greets and directs patients, families, visitors, and staff. Responds to requests in a timely manner and provides clear, accurate information within the scope of knowledge and authority.

Updates patient demographic and insurance information as necessary and obtains specialist referrals for all patient appointments. Schedules patient appointments utilizing scheduling tools and resources. Coordinates and communicates ancillary appointments and procedures working with other hospital staff as needed.

Obtains patient information and materials as needed from referral sources. Prepares patient records for clinical activities and maintains patient records for physicians. Acts as liaison with other departments and external customers in a calm and supportive manner. Handles confidential information appropriately and explains policies and procedures when necessary.

Collects co-payments from patients at point-of-service. Coordinates billing tickets for office visits and services following established procedures. Forwards all billing fee tickets according to the protocol to billing staff. Reconciles collections at the end of the business day per established protocol.

Maintains physicians' clinical and administrative schedules and calendars. Types correspondence, manuscripts and/or other documents. Transcribes letters and patient notes as needed for physicians and facilitates in clinical computer systems. Prepares and distributes routine reports.

Actively assists and supports licensed practitioners by queuing prescriptions for renewal.

Organizes and maintains files of correspondence and records. Follows up on pending matters. Recommends changes in office processes and procedures to improve efficiency and service.

Monitors and maintains standard office equipment and supply inventory.

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required.
0-1 years related work experience required.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

Healthcare experience.

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.

Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.

Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.

Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.

Oral Communications: Ability…