Rehab Secretary (Per Diem)

Cape Cod Healthcare; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rehabilitation Department at Falmouth Hospital Association in Massachusetts seeks a dedicated Rehab Secretary (Per Diem) to support clinical staff with clerical duties, scheduling, and patient coordination. Under the Clinical Director of Rehabilitation, you will greet patients, manage referrals, verify insurance, and prepare charts and reports.

You should have a High School diploma or GED, proficiency typing at 30 WPM, and at least 2 years of medical office experience.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED required.
• Medical Terminology course with grade C or better or pass hospital test (80%+).
• Must read and write English.
• At least 2 years experience in a medical setting.
• Typing speed of 30 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors and act as liaison for physicians and offices.
• Handle telephone calls and scheduling for therapy services.
• Verify insurance authorization and referrals for therapy.
• Interview and register outpatients via computer; maintain patient charts.

Skills

Telephone skills

Interpersonal skills

Clerical skills

Education

High School or GED

Medical Terminology course with grade C or better

Reads and writes English

2 years medical setting experience

Typing 30 WPM

Job description

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The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. Exempt (Salaried) position salary ranges are based on a 40-hour workweek (37.5 hours for VNA) and offers are prorated based on FTE.

Beware scam interview requests

Cape Cod Healthcare has been made aware of an instance in which a potential scammer has attempted to impersonate CCHC leadership and request chat interviews. Please note this is not our process and we will never direct you to interview solely through web-based chat. For any questions about available job opportunities or to learn more about our interview process please visit our careers page: https://www.capecodhealth.org/careers/

Job Description - Rehab Secretary (Per Diem) (261103-50025847)

Job Description

Rehab Secretary (Per Diem) - ( 261103-50025847 )

Purpose of Position : Under the direction of the Clinical Director of Rehabilitation, performs a variety of clerical and secretarial duties.

Description

Description : ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Must be courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and other employees of the organization.
• Greets patients and visitors.
• Excellent telephone skills
• Acts as a liaison for MD offices/receives all appointment calls.
• Receives telephone and in-person referrals for therapy services; records necessary demographic information.
• Interview and register outpatients via computer.
• Responsible for checking the validity of the physician’s order/requisition for medical Necessity, and proper physician signature.
• Obtains prior approvals and pre-certifications from third party payers for therapy services; documents approval numbers.
• Confirms initial appointments.
• Prints and distributes all daily schedules to various locations and departments.
• Knowledge of scheduling dictionaries
• Accurately verifies various insurance authorization/referral requirements.
• Regularly updates knowledge of third party payer regulations.
• Assists therapy staff with monthly re-certification of services; updates staff on changes in third party payer procedures.
• Assembles, maintains management and analysis of patient charts.
• Schedules multiple facilities, procedures, services and technical resource staff.
• Assists with departmental statistics and quality assurance, program evaluation, and environmental and infection control activities
• Attends meetings as required.
• Prepares reports and correspondence for various state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Understands and uses correct procedures for all age groups of patients to include geriatric as well as pediatric.
• Orders supplies
• Provides clerical and telephone support for the department.
• Must wear facility provided identification badge.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Falmouth Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Qualifications

Qualifications : SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Education or General Education (GED).
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Terminology Course with a grade C or better or successfully pass a hospital generated test with a score of 80% or better.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• At least 2 years experience in a medical setting.
• Must be able to type 30 words per minute.

Organization

Falmouth Hospital Association

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department : FHA-Physical Therapy - Outpati

Annual/Hourly : Hourly

Hiring Pay Range : $ 18.65 - $ 32.22

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. Exempt (Salaried) position salary ranges are based on a 40-hour workweek (37.5 hours for VNA) and offers are prorated based on FTE.

Beware scam interview requests

Cape Cod Healthcare has been made aware of an instance in which a potential scammer has attempted to impersonate CCHC leadership and request chat interviews. Please note this is not our process and we will never direct you to interview solely through web-based chat. For any questions about available job opportunities or to learn more about our interview process please visit our careers page: https://www.capecodhealth.org/careers/