Medical Administrative Specialist 1-Audiology & Speech Pathology
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Market Range: 05
Hiring Salary: $18.54/Hourly
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE TN (20 HOURS PER WEEK)
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Medical Administrative Specialist 1 processes patient referrals schedules new patients checks patients in and out ensures the necessary paperwork is complete records information in the electronic medical record verifies benefits and collects co-pays co-insurance and addition this position processes hearing aid purchases/repair paperwork orders products and supplies sends progress reports to referring providers and prepares daily collections reports.
Responsibilities
- Processes referrals and communicates with providers and/or referrers to schedule appointments and procedures.
- Assist patients with obtaining physician referrals.
- Greets patients and performs patient check-in and check-out; collects patient payments accordingly.
- Works with insurance companies and other agencies to obtain benefit verification and prior authorizations for services as well as hearing aids and hearing aid repairs.
- Matches purchase agreements after the order has been placed for new hearing aids or repairs and files a copy in the patient chart (EMR) and the vendor folder.
- Orders all prescribed hearing aids from the manufacturer and enters information in a tracking database.
- Prepares paperwork for new patients and updates current patient records annually.
- Schedules follow-up appointments as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:High School Diploma or GED.(TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in an office setting using an electronic medical record and/or accounting system; ORAssociates Degree in lieu of experience.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent computer skills including competency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Experience with computerized patient management or accounting systems.
- Accuracy in typing and data entry.
- Ability to read both printed and cursive writing.
- Excellent communication skills to include the ability to maintain a friendly demeanor and exhibit tact and professionalism both in person and on the phone.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills. v
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
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