Practice Associate IV

Career Opportunities with 61st Street Service Corp

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The 61st Street Service Corporation, provides administrative and clinical support staff for Columbia Doctors
. This position will support Columbia Doctors, one of the largest multi-specialty practices in the Northeast. Columbia Doctors’ practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2,800 physicians, surgeons, dentists, and nurses, offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties.

The Practice Associate IV is an experienced professional with exceptional medical practice support skills. The role uses initiative in completing assignments independently and with minimal supervision. The Practice Associate IV serves as the lead for front end processes, scheduling and administrative support. The Practice Associate IV addresses escalated issues and unfamiliar situations and mentors the Practice Associate I-III roles. The Practice Associate IV 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.

• Greet patients and visitors and answer patient telephone calls.
• Review the daily and weekly schedule frequently to ensure accuracy of the visit provider, appointment duration, patient insurance participation status with the visit provider, visit reason, and visit type.
• Obtain all required registration and intake information from patients necessary for an efficient check-in and out process; verify and/or update any new insurance eligibility, benefits, or other information prior to the start of the patient appointment in the electronic health record (EHR); accurately indicate arrivals, cancellations, and no-shows in the EHR.
• Schedule follow-up appointments, referrals, and other related tests as requested. Obtain prior authorizations and referrals for follow up care as needed by insurance plan.
• Collect all time-of-service and past due payments prior to the start of the appointment. Settle cash drawer in the EHR on a daily basis. Ensures compliance with cash handling protocols. Provides guidance to other Associates regarding compliance.
• Provide general administrative support to physicians and manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Leads a collaborative team oriented environment.
• Serves as a first point of escalation for complex cases or scheduling issues.
• May rotate to other sites as a Floater and serve as Team Lead and/or Preceptor. May supervise tasks and determine resolution and/or elevate as appropriate.
• Serves as a point person for specific group of providers and provides cross coverage as operational needs dictate.
• Assists Supervisor/Manager with special projects as needed. May supervise specific tasks as determined by Manager/Supervisor.
• Provides educational sessions to train new staff. Tracks compliance, education and training requirements of the unit.

• Associate's degree is required. May be substituted by 2 years of relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience providing administrative support in a medical office setting with strong proficiency of medical terminology and/or surgical scheduling and related duties.
• Candidate must demonstrate strong customer service orientation and the ability to deliver consistent exceptional service while demonstrating tact, respect and sensitivity.
• Candidate must be organized and be able to manage a demanding workload and moderately complex cases in an accurate and timely.
• Ability to mentor teammates and demonstrate professional and compassionate manner while conveying a positive image of the practice. Encourages positivity and adaptability situations.
• Candidate must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate to multiple stakeholder audiences.
• Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) or similar software is required and an ability and willingness to learn new systems and programs.
• Prior experience in EPIC/EHR is preferred.
• Prior experience in Training is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Note:

Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.

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