Business Office Administrative Assistant (Wilmington Surgcare)

Surgery Partners, Inc•Wilmington, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for assuring all clerical duties are performed accurately with attention to assisting patients, staff, and physicians in a courteous manner. Participates in the financial success of the facility in regards to the registration of each patient, collection of monies as applicable, and medical record management. The employee should have a full understanding of all medical record documentation including the chart audit and the completion process to maintain compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards and regulations. Works in collaboration with other team members to manage all telephone calls and processing of medical records requests. The Administrative Assistant will also assist the staff with transporting of patients and equipment, assists with preparation of the operating room and pre-op/PACU, and properly cleaning of any area of the facility according to policy and procedures.

Requirements

High School graduate
Demonstrated verbal and written communications in English
Demonstrated computers skills in utilizing work processing, integrated database, and understanding of mathematical calculations and medical terminology

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in medical record management preferred
Ability to relate and work effectively with others
Proficiency using and knowledge of computers and patient accounting systems preferred

Responsibilities

Chart Composition is accurate and completed prior to patient's visit evidenced by monthly audit of the Business Office Manager.
Decrement medical supplies & reconcile supplies used on patient accounts.
Participates with general filing of all medical record documents to foster a teamwork approach.
Assists with preparing outgoing mail and other clerical duties as requested
Retrieves and copies medical records as requested in as timely and efficient manner according to facility policy.
Assures linen and basic supplies are stocked daily and according to established PAR levels.
Assists Materials Manager or Purchasing clerk with receiving and storing of all supply orders.
Confirm that all implants are recorded accurately and the cost is accounted for by patient.
Work directly with Materials Manger to ensure all medical supplies are included on the patient charts and that costing is accruate.