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    Outpatient Administrative Specialist

    • Syracuse
    • Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical
    • Full-time
    • Opening on: Mar 7 2025
    • Upstate Pediatrics
    • State of New York
    • TH Staff Assistant 2, NSSL1
    • 83800
    • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

    Job Summary:

    The Outpatient Administrative Specialist will provide clinical administrative support to the assigned ambulatory area. May assist in the preparation of monthly report of activities by compiling statistical data relative to clinic services as needed or requested. Serves as a resource for providers and staff relative to the referral and authorization processes. Assist with patient check-in and check-out procedures including registration activities such as entering and/or verifying demographic, insurance and/or financial information; generates routine forms and other documentation. Manage the EPIC Referral WQs. Answers phone, prioritizes incoming mail, faxes and correspondence. Work with/advise patients on insurance carrier requirements including services not covered and obtains documentation, collects patient co-pays, etc. Applies understanding of the need for ABN's and Waiver of Liability patient signatures. Obtains insurance authorizations, referrals, and manages denial processes in an accurate and efficient manner. Accepts assignments to other areas and performs additional administrative support duties as assigned

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Associate's degree and two (2) years relevant patient financial/insurance services experience in a healthcare related setting or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Working knowledge of medical terminology, medical billing/insurance requirements, familiarity with medical coding, and excellent written/oral communication skills required. Computer skills and keyboarding are necessary. Ability to maintain good public relations with patients, visitors, co-workers and other individuals

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Working knowledge of computer systems such as Epic, Word and Outlook preferred

    Work Days:

    M-F 8:30am-5pm / Rotating Saturdays 8am-12pm

    Message to Applicants:

    Recruitment Office: Human Resources

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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