Sr. Administrative Specialist

SUNY Upstate Medical University
  • Syracuse, NY
  • $23.49–$36.23 Per Hour
14 days ago

Job Description

Sr. Administrative Specialist

  • Syracuse
  • Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Sep 17 2026
  • Surgery-General
  • MedBest
  • Senior Administrative Specialist, G5
  • 91275
  • N/A

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Job Summary: The Administrative Specialist will provide clinical administrative support to the assigned ambulatory area. May assist in the preparation of monthly report of activities by compiling statistical data relative to clinic services as needed or requested. Serves as a subject matter expert and resource for providers and staff, addressing all non-routine issues and concerns related to the referral and authorization process. Assist with patient check-in and check-out procedures including registration activities such as entering and/or verifying demographic, insurance and/or financial information; generates routine forms and other documentation. Manage the EPIC Referral WQs. Answers phone, prioritizes incoming mail, faxes and correspondence. Work with/advise patients on insurance carrier requirements including services not covered and obtains documentation, collects patient co-pays, etc. Applies understanding of the need for ABN''s and Waiver of Liability patient signatures. Obtains insurance authorizations, referrals, and manages denial processes in an accurate and efficient manner. Accepts assignments to other areas and performs additional administrative support duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:

Associate''s degree and four (4) years relevant patient financial/insurance services experience in a healthcare related setting or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Working knowledge of medical terminology, medical billing/insurance requirements, familiarity with medical coding, and excellent written/oral communication skills required. Computer skills and keyboarding are necessary. Ability to maintain good public relations with patients, visitors, co-workers and other individuals. Will consider prior working experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of computer systems such as Epic, Word and Outlook

Work Days:

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Message to Applicants:

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays

G5: $23.49 - $36.23

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management

Numbers & Facts

LocationSyracuse, NY
Salary$23.49–$36.23 Per Hour

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Clinical Supportunmatched
  • Co-Paymentsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Data Collectionunmatched
  • Demographicsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Epic Systemsunmatched
  • Financial Servicesunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Medical Billingunmatched
  • Medical Codingunmatched
  • Medical Officeunmatched
  • Medical Terminologyunmatched
  • Medical Treatmentunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
  • Patient Care Denialsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Process Managementunmatched
  • Statisticsunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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