<p>Job Summary:</p> <p>Perform administrative and secretarial duties related to processing, authorizing and scheduling referrals, utilizing clinic policies and procedures. Position reports to the Upstate University Medicine Medical Office Supervisor.</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <p>Obtain insurance eligibility verifications through via Carrier websites;</p> <p>Obtain authorizations and referrals from insurance companies;</p> <p>Schedule and/or reschedule appointments through electronic medical record;</p> <p>Provide forms as required by specialty for the patient and assists with completion;</p> <p>Greet patients with care at check-in through kiosk or reception areas;</p> <p>Compile medical charts, reports and correspondence, and review/scrub appointment records prior to patients scheduled appointments;</p> <p>Collect payments from patients;</p> <p>Uses professional and effective phone skills, providing answers in a timely manner;</p> <p>Scanning duties, as assigned;</p> <p>Willingly provide support to other staff as needed to prevent backlog and maintain even work-loads;</p> <p>Assist patients with questions or concerns related to their current or future appointments, forms, etc.;</p> <p>Follow patient satisfaction and compliant policies and procedures;</p> <p>Assist with reception area and workspace maintenance and cleaning; and</p> <p>Perform all other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>High school or equivalent and two years of directly related medical secretary/office experience. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Experience with electronic medical records preferred</p> <p>Experience with Referral authorization and scheduling preferred</p> <p>Work Days:</p> <p>M-F 8am - 430pm with potential for evenings and weekends in the future</p> <p>Message to Applicants:</p> <p>Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.</p> <p>G3: $16.00 - $25.88</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management</p>