Outpatient Administrative Assistant - Float

Arnot Health System • City of Elmira, NY

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About The Position

Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional looking to contribute to a patient-centered healthcare environment? Arnot Health is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Administrative Assistant. This role is essential in ensuring smooth daily operations by handling administrative duties, patient registration, scheduling, and billing.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; coursework in secretarial sciences preferred.
• Minimum of three years of medical office experience preferred; knowledge of medical coding is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• coursework in secretarial sciences
• knowledge of medical coding

Responsibilities

• Front Desk & Patient Check-In: Prepare daily schedules, answer calls, update patient demographics, collect co-pays, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Billing & Documentation: Process billing superbills, track daily encounters, and manage medical records requests.
• Scheduling & Check-Out: Arrange follow-up appointments, obtain prior authorizations, provide patient instructions, and document appointments.
• Patient Support: Assist providers with scheduling referrals, forwarding medical records, and notifying patients of appointment changes.
• Office Administration: Order supplies, distribute mail, and ensure smooth practice operations.
• Compliance & Training: Maintain professional behavior, participate in mandatory educational programs, and adhere to OSHA compliance guidelines.

Benefits

• Arnot Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services to the Southern Tier of New York.
• We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive.

What This Job Offers

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