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Office Assistant / Insurance Authorization Specialist - Temp

Office Assistant / Insurance Authorization Specialist - Temp

Northwell HealthEast Meadow, NY, United States
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Office Assistant / Insurance Authorization Specialist - Temporary

FlexStaff is seeking an Office Assistant / Insurance Authorization Specialist for a temporary assignment with our client, an orthotics and prosthetics practice in East Meadow.

  • $22.00 - $23.00 per hour
  • 8 : 30 A.M. - 5 : 30 P.M.
  • Location : East Meadow, NY

Responsibilities

  • Provides clerical support when needed such as answering phones, sorting and distributing mail, and preparing documents.
  • Maintains inventory of office supplies; orders new supplies as needed.
  • Maintains office files; implements an efficient system for other staff to access files and records.
  • Obtain accurate insurance information, verification, and pre-authorization via appropriate method.
  • Verify that all billing is processed daily and that it is accurate, timely, and fully documented.
  • Review clinician charts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
  • Provide or oversee timely reporting of key statistics to management for sales, revenue, cash, and patient flow.
  • Coordinate scheduling of practitioner schedules to ensure proper coverage of patient appointments and out-of-office calls.
  • Assists in overseeing the operations for the administrative / clerical staff within the office.
  • Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
  • Skills / Abilities :

  • Complete understanding of medical reimbursement and terminology.
  • Strong knowledge of state, federal and regional collection, and reimbursement laws where applicable.
  • Experience with patient financial counseling. The ability to train / coach others in these skills.
  • Understanding of medical reimbursement and terminology and a complete understanding of general office duties.
  • Basic understanding of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
  • Advanced computer skills including Windows based office technologies and automated billing systems.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Ability to use all necessary office equipment, facsimile machines, calculator, postage machine, copiers, scanner.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Education and Experience :

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate degree in office administration or related field preferred.
  • At least three years of administrative and clerical experience required.
  • At least three years healthcare billing / collections experience required.
  • Experience in Orthopedics preferred.
  • O&P Software (Medflex / OPIE), preferred.
  • Additional Salary Detail
  • The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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