Administrative Assistant I, Outpatient Clinic

Sheppard Pratt Careers

  • Columbia, Maryland
  • 23 days ago
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    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Clinical Facilitiesunmatched
    • Co-Paymentsunmatched
    • Community Healthunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Systemsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Fax Machinesunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Medical Record Systemunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Medicationsunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Outpatient Careunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Telephone Skillsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
    • Voice Mailunmatched

    Description

    What to expect.

    Primary responsibilities include:

    • Receive clinic clients; collect client co-payments; receive and route telephone calls.
    • Schedule client follow-up appointments.
    • Maintain client medical records (EHR) in good order; file client information; process client and other administrative paperwork.
    • Assist with maintenance of clinic electronic health records.
    • Maintain clinic facilities for optimal and secure functioning.
    • Provide backup assistance to other administrative staff as warranted.

    Additional responsibilities include:

    • Greet clients in person and on the phone with exceptional customer service
    • Monitor and route clinic voicemail messages
    • Schedule appointments for clients and staff
    • Pull and file charts and paperwork for doctors
    • Check client eligibility status to verify insurance coverage
    • Check and verify current ITPs and authorizations
    • Log and distribute incoming and outgoing faxes
    • Request, log, and secure client co-payments
    • Receive, respond and/or route incoming phone calls
    • Print provider schedules and billing sheets
    • Make appointment reminder calls
    • Respond to all requests from providers, clients and other staff in a professional manner
    • Communicate critical information to staff in a timely manner
    • File all notes and papers in client charts
    • Close charts in multiple electronic data systems
    • Receive, log, and secure all delivered medications
    • All other duties as assigned to ensure successful operation of the clinic

    What you'll get from us.

    At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

    • A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
    • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
    • 403b retirement match
    • Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
    • Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Generous mileage reimbursement program

    Pay for this position is a flat rate of $18.50/hr.

    What we need from you.

    • High school diploma is required. An Associates Degree in business administration or related field is preferred.
    • Previous experience in a health care setting is preferred but not required.
    • Previous experience and aptitude with computer systems and data software such as an Electronic Health Record and the ability to maintain and protect client confidentiality and privacy is essential.
    • Ability to multi-task in a high volume, extremely fast-paced health care business environment. Demonstrated willingness to take on varied responsibilities and work as part of a team to ensure the overall success of the Clinic. Excellent interpersonal skills and a sense of humor is a plus.

      WHY SHEPPARD PRATT? 

      At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individuals facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives! 

       #LI-SM1

      Numbers & Facts

      LocationColumbia, Maryland

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