Outpatient Administrative Assistant

Arnot Health System•City of Elmira, NY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Arnot Health! 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 to support our Medical Oncology Clinic. This role is essential in ensuring smooth daily operations by handling administrative duties, patient registration, scheduling, and billing.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Minimum of three years of medical office experience preferred
Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.

Nice To Haves

coursework in secretarial sciences 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.