Ambulatory Care Administrative Specialist

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Thisiscny in Syracuse seeks an Outpatient Administrative Specialist to provide clinical administrative support in an ambulatory area. You will inform patients about insurance requirements, obtain authorizations and referrals, and assist with check-in/check-out procedures.

Required are an Associate's Degree with 2 years of healthcare experience, medical terminology and coding familiarity, and excellent communication. Proficiency with Epic, Word, and GroupWise is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree and 2 years in healthcare setting or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding; strong communication.
• Ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical administrative support in ambulatory area.
• Explain insurance requirements and services not covered.
• Obtain insurance authorizations and referrals as needed.
• Assist with patient check-in and check-out procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Medical terminology

Medical coding familiarity

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Word

GroupWise

Job description

Thisiscny in Syracuse seeks an Outpatient Administrative Specialist to provide clinical administrative support in an ambulatory area. You will inform patients about insurance requirements, obtain authorizations and referrals, and assist with check-in/check-out procedures.

Required are an Associate's Degree with 2 years of healthcare experience, medical terminology and coding familiarity, and excellent communication. Proficiency with Epic, Word, and GroupWise is preferred.