A New York City health services organization is seeking an Office Assistant to join their growing Orthopedic Department in Brooklyn.
About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 9am to 5pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)
- Department: Orthopedic
Responsibilities:
- Answers multi-line telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to caller
- Prepares purchase orders and check requests to purchase merchandise and office supplies as needed
- Types routine correspondence for department, including sending and receiving r-mail
- Assist the Administrator and Assistant Administrator with special projects
- Schedule patient appointments for Physicians, making efficient use of department's computerized appointment scheduling program and other patient responsibilities
- Completes all forms and forwards them to insurance companies, Medicare and/or other appropriate parties
- Prepares patient bills using computerized billing system; maintains accounts payable
- Receives and answers inquiries from patients, insurance companies, Medicare and other parties regarding charges and/or billing discrepancies; evaluates insurance EOBs as required
- Performs other related duties, as directed
Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of Secretarial / Billing experience in a Medical office
- High School Diploma / GED
- Knowledge of Medical terminology
- Computer savvy (40 wpm)
- Microsoft Office Suite proficient
- Exceptional phone etiquette
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
Desired Skills:
- Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree
- Familiarity with WordPerfect, computerized billing, etc.
- Familiarity with third party billing policies and procedures, including No-Fault and Workers Compensation
- Familiarity with CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding
