Provider Support Assistant - Department of Cardiothoracic

Provider Support Assistant

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Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

Job Location : Duke Department of Cardiothoracic 4539 Duke South Blue Zone, Durham, NC 27710

Job Summary : We are seeking a Provider Support Assistant to perform administrative responsibilities in support of one or more physician(s) and / or advanced provider(s).

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Answer telephone, take and deliver messages to physicians, nurses and others. Report obtained medical information from patients and referring physicians accurately, completely and timely. Disseminate messages according to practice communication standards.
• Schedule or arrange activities effectively; make and confirm travel arrangements as necessary; make appointments.
• File and retrieve records in accordance with established procedures and filing systems; research lost or missing records in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform clerical and typing tasks involved in processing varied office materials such as form letters, requisitions, memoranda, and reports or summaries.
• Performs various appointment and access-related duties to include, but not limited to, scheduling, canceling, rescheduling, general appointment information, and directions.
• Utilizes multiple technology applications and systems to perform scheduling tasks such as Maestro Care (Epic).
• Coordinate services across multiple Duke Health locations, departments and providers.
• Professionally and effectively, communicate verbally and in writing with patients, referring providers, colleagues, and Duke Providers.
• Send and collect referrals, patient records, and other documentation as requested by provider(s).

Job Eligibility Requirements :

Job Hours : The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

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