Patient Administration - (Iraq)

International SOS Government Medical Services•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support such as financial management, billing and insurance claims, and medical receptionist support to the project. Welcomes patients and visitors into the hospital and offers assistance with any inquiries they may have; including checking them in for their appointment and answering phone calls and emails in a prompt and efficient manner and routes them to the proper department as needed. Efficiently manages electronic scheduling system to arrange patient appointments and follows up to provide reminders. Coordinates with triage nurses for patient scheduling and provider availability. Maintains patient records by verifying accuracy of personal and billing information each visit. Manages office inventory and equipment by performing consistent stock checks, anticipating needed supplies, placing orders for supplies and scheduling maintenance for equipment service and repairs as needed. Actively participates in day-to-day office activities, including a variety of meetings and groups to improve procedural processes, obtain approvals, and remain abreast of new developments and policy requirements. Works with program management in daily administration tasks such as report preparation, scheduling and tracking of patients and staffing. Actively participates in Mass Casualty exercises and events. Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an administrative role preferably in a hospital setting including 6 months out of the past year.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
High school graduate or equivalent.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology certification highly preferred.
Experience on a military site, working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.

Responsibilities

providing administrative support such as financial management, billing and insurance claims, and medical receptionist support
Welcomes patients and visitors into the hospital and offers assistance with any inquiries they may have; including checking them in for their appointment and answering phone calls and emails in a prompt and efficient manner and routes them to the proper department as needed.
Efficiently manages electronic scheduling system to arrange patient appointments and follows up to provide reminders.
Coordinates with triage nurses for patient scheduling and provider availability.
Maintains patient records by verifying accuracy of personal and billing information each visit.
Manages office inventory and equipment by performing consistent stock checks, anticipating needed supplies, placing orders for supplies and scheduling maintenance for equipment service and repairs as needed.
Actively participates in day-to-day office activities, including a variety of meetings and groups to improve procedural processes, obtain approvals, and remain abreast of new developments and policy requirements.
Works with program management in daily administration tasks such as report preparation, scheduling and tracking of patients and staffing.
Actively participates in Mass Casualty exercises and events.
Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.