Clinical Services Specialist, Internal Medicine, Various FTE Available

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH seeks an administrative professional to support clinics and providers and ensure smooth patient flow. You will help with scheduling, registration, and chart preparation while maintaining patient satisfaction.

The role requires excellent customer service and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical setting. This position emphasizes coordination of communications, data entry into the EMR, and collaboration with care teams to uphold departmental workflows and

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Associate degree in a related field.
• Two years of equivalent experience required.
• Three to five years of equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in population appropriate communication and support clinical workflows.
• Manage front-desk tasks including scheduling and patient communications.
• Coordinate with providers and clinics to ensure timely patient flow.
• Assist with documentation, registration, and chart preparation.
• Support training of new staff and internal transfers as needed.
• Handle office mail, scheduling, and supplies inventory.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Ability to multitask

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to train others

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Job Description

This position will serve as an ambassador of care for patients both before and after a patient visit. The position will work as a resource to help support clinics and providers. The expectation from this position is that it will support and assist in departmental workflows, processes, and procedures to maintain departmental consistency and ensure patient satisfaction throughout the clinic.

Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED. Preferred: Associates Degree.
• Minimum Required: 2 Years equivalent experience.
• Preferred: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience.
• Required Skills and Knowledge:
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train others as needed.

Responsibilities

PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY)

Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Administration

• Answer telephone and direct to correct person if needed.
• Manage Outlook Calendar for providers within the clinic
• Communicate with patients via phone and in person regarding scheduling related matters.
• Manage office incoming mail
• Prepare charts/Obtain records for upcoming clinic
• Prepare FMLA/Disability paperwork per provider direction.
• Point of contact for ordering supplies and inventory control within the clinic.
• Training of new employees/internal transfers when needed.

Scheduling

• Schedule and coordinate patient services; this includes appointments, surgeries, tests, and other procedures as needed.
• Manage O.R. block time with providers Outlook calendar if applicable based on department guidelines.
• Conduct pre-visit screenings.
• Document and communicate cancellations and time changes
• Help review daily schedules as needed and make leadership aware if changes are needed or discrepancies are identified.
• Liaison between staff and procedural areas for scheduling needs.

Data Management

• Assist providers in documenting notes, in doing orders, and prescriptions by setting up the provider in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• All documents, prescriptions, and orders will be pended to the provider to review, edit, and sign off on as appropriate.
• Maintain the system to track forms for patients, date the forms upon arrival, and pull forms as needed.
• Track, obtain, and follow up on any documentation that is missing information or requires additional signatures.
• Performs audits on patient records/registration for insurance billing and compliance.

Pre-Visit Planning, Preparation, And Registration

• Verify complete and accurate patient information during registration as well as collect co-pay.
• Relay exam preparation instructions as needed.
• Place reminder calls for already scheduled patients and note any cancellations to open up additional clinic spots for incoming requests.
• Create EPIC accounts for patients.
• Complete any required documentation.
• Perform pre-authorizations and pre-certifications when needed.
• Registration, pre-registration, greeting, and sign in of patients.

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.