Ambulatory Office Specialist Fp-Thoracic Surgery (Physician Practice)

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The Ambulatory Office Specialist FP is responsible for the Patient Access functions for ambulatory services identified in the ambulatory setting, including, but not limited to, facility based scheduling, pre-registration, registration, insurance verification, pre-certification, work queues, and financial clearance, under the direction of the practice mangers/directors.

A day in the life of a Ambulatory Office Specialist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Implements the Ambulatory scheduling, pre-registration, pre-certification, referral procurement and insurance verification policies and procedures for the assigned ambulatory point of service.
• Assure referral work queue and registration work queue are worked daily and kept current.
• Captures and enters appropriate documentation of patient registration and demographic information in the patient electronic medical record (EPIC) to maximize accuracy.
• Complies with HUMG's patient financial responsibility and collection policies.
• Provides patients with appropriate administrative information, as directed.
• Communicates with clinical area to keep patients in waiting area informed of delays if needed.
• Schedules follow up tests upon discharge.
• Participates in audits of registrar accuracy and efficiency as it relates to accurate collection of insurance information and reimbursement.
• Participates in coding, scheduling, or related activities as required.
• Attempts to mediate daily scheduling, pre-registration, pre-certification or registration issues and elevates any issues that cannot be resolved independently.
• Complies with all procedural workflows and departmental policies and procedures as identified.
• Assumes other responsibilities as directed by either the Operations Manager or Director or the practice area.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• EPIC Cadence and Prelude training, must pass exam upon completion of training.
• Proficient PC skills.
• Demonstrate Customer service proficiency.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Familiar with Medical terminology.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• College BA/BS or Associates Degree.
• Analytical skills relevant to registration /business or finance/medical terminology.
• Experience with EPIC HB, Cadence or Prelude. 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!