Clinic Administrative Assistant

Fresenius Medical Care AG; City of Rochester (NY); In loco; USD 19.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a receptionist/secretary to be the face of our outpatient clinics. You will provide administrative support, greet patients, manage calls, schedule appointments, and assist with daily clinic operations in a fast-paced medical environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of related experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential; hourly pay ranges from $14.00 to $23.00.

Competenze

• Basic office procedures knowledge.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
• Able to adapt to supporting software applications.

Mansioni

• Answering calls and routing to the appropriate person.
• Greet patients and guests professionally.
• Maintain a professional reception area.
• Distribute incoming mail.
• Obtain signatures for admissions data processing.
• Ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain accurate records of hospitalization and travel.
• Prepare medical records for travel or disability paperwork.
• Coordinate patient transportation and scheduling.
• Enter data into Crown Web and related systems.

Conoscenze

Office procedures

Microsoft Office

Software adaptability

Professional appearance

Communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Organization

Multitasking

Customer service

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Performing general office duties incorporating a variety of basic and routine clerical and secretarial duties in a clinical environment.

Be the \"face\" of one of our outpatient or hospital facilities-and use your administrative skills to impact the lives of our patients and their families. As a secretary/receptionist at Fresenius Kidney Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team, providing administrative support to maintain clinic operations and provide the best customer care for patients living with kidney disease.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, follows established company policies and procedures and applies acquired job skills to:

Patient Engagement and Front Desk -

• Answering telephone & routing calls to the appropriate person


• Professionally greet all patients and guests.


• Maintain a professional environment at all times. Monitors the reception and waiting areas.


• Distributing incoming mail.


• Obtain necessary signatures to ensure the efficient processing of admissions data in accordance with FMCNA policies and procedures.


• Ensure all aspects of patient confidentiality are maintained at all times

Scheduling and Registration -

• Maintains accurate records of hospitalization, patient travel, etc. to facilitate coordination of patient scheduling, ancillary testing, etc.
  
  
  
  • Prepares medical records for facsimile or mail related to travel, transplant, disability and others.
  
  
  • Organizes travel for patients by contacting and providing requested medical records.
  
  
  • Coordinates with transient patient paperwork.
  
  
  • Coordinates transfer placements and confirmations along with Clinical Manager.
  
  
  • Confirms admissions paperwork is completed and sent to designated department(s), such as billing, by collecting, faxing and scanning.
  
  
  • Assist with medical appointment referrals and scheduling.
  
  
  • Assist with transportation coordination and referrals.
  
  
  
  


• Ensures data entry has been completed for Crown Web. Related to ESRD 2728. ESRD 2746 and PART.


• Monthly insurance card scanning

Administrative and Additional Responsibilities -

• Setting up and maintaining filing systems and basic databases as applicable.


• Completing forms and reports as required by the various company offices and outside vendors and agencies.


• Preparing purchase orders using the appropriate software application.


• Assisting with department/facility accounts receivable and accounts payable functions and responsibilities as needed.


• Maintaining inventory of the necessary office supplies


• Assists in auditing records for ongoing compliance with medical records standards (H&Ps, monthly physician progress notes, care plans, etc).


• Assists in the collection of Patient Demographic Information and Continuous Quality Improvement Data.


• Assemble, file and maintain patient medical records


• Print patient schedule and pull patient charts daily.


• Arrange for package pickup and delivery.


• Assists with month-end reporting requirements.


• Participate in collaboration sessions such as center/team huddles and staff meetings.


• Attend education and training sessions as appropriate and apply key learnings.

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of office procedures required.


• Proficient in Microsoft office applications


• Ability to adapt to supporting software applications.


• Professional attitude and appearance


• Solid written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise


• Strong organizational skills


• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks


• Customer service attitude

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and possible interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position may require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. The work environment may be characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials

SUPERVISION:

• None

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum 6 months relevant experience without a degree.


• 1-2 years related experience preferred.


• Experience working knowledge of computers with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred. Good verbal communication skills.


• Pleasant telephone manner.

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Hourly Rate: $14.00 - $23.00

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors