Physician Support Representative
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500127 Psych SMH Ambulatory Reg Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URC 205 H Compensation Range: $19.62 - $26.49 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: With minimal direction and considerable latitude for independent judgment, performs complex secretarial and administrative duties in a fast-paced environment in support of clinical, educational, and academic programs. Responsible for all clinic preparations, including but not limited to, providers' time and calendar management while optimizing provider patient schedule, coordination of patient care and information/data support. SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION RECEIVED: Receives minimal direction from physician, mid-level providers, department head and/or administrative officer. Is responsible for independently planning, executing and evaluating own work.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Calendar management required
- Strong interpersonal communication skills required
- Strong organizational and time management skills required
- Dedication to supporting delivery of compassionate and high-quality patient care required
Nice To Haves
- some college in medical, secretarial or related field preferred
- Medical terminology preferred
- Experience with appointment scheduling software and EMRs referred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred (Spanish Verbal and written Fluency is strongly preferred)
Responsibilities
- With training and ongoing provider support, manage referrals and ensure patients are scheduled with the appropriate provider.
- Serves as primary contact for providers. Manages providers' calendars, EMR schedules, prioritizes appointments and meetings based on provider preferences. Chooses and recommends among competing demands.
- Applies provider protocols in selecting from multiple possibilities to execute and/or delegate follow up actions based on provider's patient notes.
- With training and ongoing provider support, respond to patient phone calls - and MyChart scheduling requests and triage appropriately when needed to nursing, crisis line, or treating provider.
- Examines the clinical schedules on a continuous basis to identify opportunities for optimizing the time and effort of providers. Builds and updates providers templates as requested by senior leadership.
- Greets and checks in patients in eRecord. Ensures patients are registered correctly and all necessary paperwork is completed.
- Other clinic service tasks as assigned: May travel to off-site clinic locations to provide support during times of urgent need.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
