Admitting Assistant
About The Position
OCR has been the premier provider of orthopaedic care in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska for 55 years! As we continue to grow, we are looking for individuals who share our values and are looking to contribute to our mission and vision. Are you passionate about patient care, team work, and inspiring others? If so, join the specialists in the medicine of motion today! The Admitting Assistant provides clerical support to the surgery center staff. This position serves as the liaison between ASC front desk, Pre-op, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Clinic, and Recovery Center and also manages the medical records system in the surgery center.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Two years’ experience as a medical secretary or in a similar setting preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, ability to quickly learn medical software and similar computer applications.
- Core competencies in customer service, interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, planning/organizing, reasoning and problem solving, and confidentiality.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willing to travel to multiple locations.
Nice To Haves
- Two years’ experience as a medical secretary or in a similar setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assembles charts for patients admitted to the ASC and ensures that all necessary forms are in the chart. Identifies and retrieves paperwork necessary for chart completion.
- Assists manager and department by performing secretarial and administrative duties under general supervision, utilizing knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures.
- Performs data entry for patients who are admitted to the ASC.
- Assists with the chart audit process and forwards charge sheet to purchasing.
- Answers phones and take messages or transfer calls as necessary; direct visitors and answer visitor/family questions.
- Keeps waiting family members apprised of patients’ status.
- Monitors medical, office, and nutrition supply/inventory and submits orders to appropriate personnel.
- Organizes daily work into the order of priority.
- Makes copies of necessary paperwork.
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of department and physician locations throughout the clinic.
- Maintains up-to-date telephone, physician, and personnel lists.
- Assists ASC front desk with any duties; vacation coverage, lunch coverage, etc.
- Serves on surgery center and OCR committees as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Retirement savings and profit sharing plan participation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Company-sponsored events
- Annual merit increases
- Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status, and a waiting period may apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
