Job Information
SUNY Upstate Medical University Medical Front Office Administrative Assistant in Syracuse, New York
Job Summary: Responsibilities include welcoming patients to the office, complete check in process by verifying patient identity, address, ensuring that accurate insurance and all other demographics are loaded in the Epic EMR system. Ensures prior authorizations for visits are in place prior to patient being seen. Obtain required signatures and collect
co-payments. Balance daily payment entries against daily computer totals for all activities on patient account. Discuss balances with patients at check-in and/or check-out time. Schedule follow up and/or referral appointments at patient check out. Responsible for managing the No Show appointments making sure patients are not lost to
follow-up. Answer phones and manage communications with patients, providers, staff, insurance companies, and other outside entities. Effectively communicate and accurately document via Epic EMR system relaying messages to Physicians and Patient Care team. Manage patient schedules, incoming and outgoing referrals. Obtain
insurance authorizations for special testing and working the Epic work queues, following up with outside offices to be sure patients receive their appropriate appointments. Demonstrates good verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Scanning, monitoring incoming faxes, and other miscellaneous administrative tasks as assigned by
supervisor. Responsible for ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Ability to multi-task and be organized. Maintains patient confidentiality. Ensure patient records are managed according to HIPAA and regulatory requirements. Work with CIOX on timely release of information requests. Other duties as assigned within scope and standards of practice.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates Degree or pertinent college level courses and two years of administrative/office management experience. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Computer literate, self-starter, highly motivated candidates with friendly, outgoing personality, and excellent customer service skills required. Extensive knowledge of various health insurance plans preferred. Experience as a Medical Office Receptionist within an OB GYN office preferred. Previous Epic EMR experience preferred.
Work Days:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm shifts may vary
Message to Applicants:
G3: $16.00 - $25.88
Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.
Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management
