Physical Therapy Secretary/Aide

Bear Lake Memorial Hospital•Montpelier, ID

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Bear Lake Memorial Healthcare is seeking a full-time Secretary/Aide in the Physical Therapy Department. This role involves a variety of administrative and supportive tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the department and effective patient care.

Requirements

Must be able to type 35-40 words per minute.
Good computer skills.
Good people skills.
Strong abilities in verbal and written communication.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Flexibility.
Ability to schedule time effectively.
Prioritize work appropriately.
Ability to work as a team within and throughout departments/workgroups.
Positive attitude.
Commitment to quality improvement efforts.

Nice To Haves

Transcription experience would be very helpful.
Previous office management experience would be a plus.

Responsibilities

Complete the insurance prior authorization process for all therapy treatments.
Track and monitor patients benefit status and patient statements.
Scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out and greeting patients in reception area.
Conduct patient surveys.
Communicating with third-party payors, doctors’ offices, etc.
Entering and processing charges and preparing necessary paperwork to support billing.
Assist with preparing patients and equipment for therapists to administer treatments.
Perform tasks to maintain the department in an orderly condition.
Responsible for organization of all cabinets and restocking/ordering of supplies.
May be responsible for daily cleaning of the gym.
Prepare equipment such as hot or cold packs, etc.
May assist in the removal and replacement of braces, splints, and slings from patients’ bodies before and after treatments.
Assist therapists to support patient during ambulation and gait training.
Change linens and clean and store equipment after use.
Attend administrative and quality improvement meetings.
Other related duties as assigned.