Clinical Research Assistant

Associated Medical Professionals of NY, PLLC•Syracuse, NY

13d•$18 - $24

About The Position

To support U.S Urology Partners by assisting the research department with patient care needs and treatment appointments.

Requirements

One year of medical experience in a medical practice setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of healthcare insurance verification and pre-authorization process
Clinical administration skills
Electronic Medical Records Experience
Knowledge of medical billing or willingness to learn
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Responsibilities

Communication with patients weekly on status of approval for treatments
Assists with the coordination of procedures and medical clearance for treatments and communicates the scheduling with the patients
Chart preparation and educational preparation as needed
Maintains inventory of medical supplies
Phone Triage: Answers phones, forward call to appropriate nurse or physician
Schedule f/u appointments for patients within the research department
Documentation of phone calls with patients and outcome
Supports with complex papers and reports and helps in preparation of research grant proposals
Attends required meetings
Participates in professional development activities
Initiates and willingly accepts special projects as needed
Maintains strictest confidentiality
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work.
Here “Every Family Matters”
Compassion
Make Someone’s Day
Collaboration
Achieve Possibilities Together
Respect
Treat people with dignity
Accountability
Do the right thing
Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.