Outpatient Administrative Assistant - Dermatology

Arnot Health System•City of Elmira, NY

9d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Arnot Health is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Administrative Assistant to support our Dermatology Department. This role is essential in ensuring smooth daily operations by handling administrative duties, patient registration, scheduling, and billing. The position is full-time, Monday - Friday, during the day shift.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
Frequent standing and walking
Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs
Reaching and stooping
Light physical effort typical of an office-based setting.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in secretarial sciences preferred.
Minimum of three years of medical office experience preferred
Knowledge of medical coding is a plus.

Responsibilities

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