Administrative Assistant

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. • Town of Brookhaven, NY

26d • $20 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing numerous administrative responsibilities in support of clinical operations. This position will also cover as the Unit Clerk.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Three to six months related experience and/or training
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated clinical excellence
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve
• Experience with medication logs preferred

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Medical Record Practitioner for the satellite clinic - is knowledgeable of HIPAA, and ensures proper maintenance, security, storage and destruction of patient medical records.
• Answers the phone, forwards the calls to the appropriate person, or takes messages.
• Greets all patients and visitors and directs them to their appropriate destination.
• Creates memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents as requested.
• Maintains the billing information for all in-center and transient patients. Verifies patient insurance and obtains pre-authorization when required.
• Keys daily flow sheets, generates reports, balances charges, and checks entries for accuracy.
• Assists AR personnel by notifying patients about delinquent accounts and in collection of accounts as requested.
• Completes log of incoming checks and cash.
• Verifies patient status daily (i.e. hospitalizations, missing a treatment, etc.).
• Prepares new patient packet for new admissions and for transient patients.
• Assist Nurse Manager, Area Operations Director, and clinical staff with clerical work as requested.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED