Administrative Clerk - Cardiology

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Medical Secretary will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of a high-volume practice within the Nuclear Laboratory of the Division of Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting patients and visitors.
• Serve as a liaison to the clinical staff.
• Schedule appointments in Epic for nuclear and cardiac pet procedures, answer phones, perform pre-registration intake for new patients by obtaining the required data set.
• Prepare appropriate paperwork and / or charts for all incoming patients as well as explain procedure to patients.
• Confirm appointments, obtain referrals, verify insurance coverage and file charts.
• Scan and file all chart information into the Crown electronic health record system.
• Process and track all clinical services provided by the department through statistical database entry.
• Provide basic routine data report entry into the digital medical system. Gather all required data and relevant clinical information.
• Ensure timely retrieval and accuracy of dates of services provided. Verify patient information in EPIC, Crown, Webcis, Misys / Imagecast, and Eagle.
• Maintain laboratory records and logbooks.
• Maintain routine / preventive and emergency repair contacts.
• Responsible for managing the daily patient flow. Assist in determining appropriate test protocol upon scheduling and patient arrival.
• Monitor appropriate billing codes and diagnoses are documented and entered in the EPIC billing system.
• Ensure patient centered care by demonstrating behaviors that reflect a culture of service and will strive to meet expectations.
• Conform to all applicable HIPAA, Billing compliance and safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of college completion of secretarial school or equivalent business experience plus a minimum of one to three years related experience in a clinical practice setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree desirable.
• Knowledge of EPIC billing and scheduling systems preferred. Knowledge of Medical terminology.

Other Requirements

Participation in Medical Surveillance Program :

• Contact with patients and / or human research subjects
• Must successfully complete applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.