Medical Program Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Program Assistant provides the sole administrative support in the daily operations of Student Health Service. This position has primary responsibilities for the financial and business office processes of the department including the budget process, accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, medical service coding and billing services. The assistant is responsible for the reception, business office, and human resource related functions. This position completes administration tasks in the electronic medical records/practice management program used in the clinic. Knowledge of overall clinic operations and policies and procedures is essential to coordinate these functions. Full position description is available upon request.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Minimum three years working in a medical office or medical facility in a related work experience to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, or medical service billing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with an electronic medical record/practice management system or accounting system.
- Experience working with ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with limited direction.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Schedules logistics and secures or distributes resources for program meetings, department events, conferences, and travel
- Identifies opportunities for program improvements and makes recommendations to the appropriate entities
- Acts as the primary liaison for providers or programs and refers stakeholders to providers, agencies, patients, and staff
- Performs administrative tasks including telephone customer service, word processing, transcribing, filing, and calendaring
- Coordinates with senior management to define program goals and fiscal objectives
- Serves as the primary contact and subject matter expert for specified program policies and procedures
- Assists in coordinating the complex daily activities of providers or program(s) by entering information into databases, maintaining files and materials, and preparing reports
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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
251-500 employees
