Administrative Assistant
Company: Mid Michigan Health
Location: Alma
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position provides friendly, professional and efficient
telephone answering, call directing, staff paging, and visitor
greeting. Performs various data entry and word processing tasks,
processes incoming interoffice and USPS mail and outgoing
interoffice mail. Responsible for performing clinical scheduling
and patient admitting in collaboration with all disciplines and
facilitating communication related to scheduling.
(30%)* Coordinates scheduling of all rehabilitation services
optimizing therapist time and department efficiency.
(30%)* Greets all patients and their families or escorts in a
courteous and professional manner.
(20%)* Addresses any questions regarding treatment, insurance, or
other concerns in a timely manner.
(10%)* Insures the proper, accurate and efficient flow of
information such as filing, faxing and distributing communications
and other materials between the office, clinical areas and other
supporting departments
(10%)* Answers telephone utilizing appropriate telephone etiquette
and interpersonal skills to promote excellent public and
interdepartmental relations.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides excellent service by maintaining positive relations with
all customers. This may include, but not limited to assisting with
resolving questions, inquiries and/or issues.
Provides timely patient access to services and optimizes clinician
time by managing schedules and patient waitlists.
Serves as a resource for smooth operations in clinical areas.
Insures proper flow of patients to appropriate location within
rehab services.
Registers and admits patients verifying current order and insurance
coverage.
Leads denial management for the department and follows up on
required documentation for payment.
Maintains professional appearance of reception area including lobby
and assists with patient care by preparing and cleaning treatment
areas.
Discharges patient charts according to department procedures.
Responds to record requests from other departments and outside
agencies according to affiliate policies and procedures in a timely
manner.
Orders necessary medical and office supplies as designated by
manager or supervisor.
Promotes process improvement and communicates with manager or
supervisor regarding effectiveness and efficiency of work
procedures.
Schedules meetings for the department manager, supervisor and or
clinician as needed.
Attends appropriate meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees
need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
An employee may be required to participate in further learning
opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
REQUIRED EDUCATION,EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
High School Diploma or GED Required.
Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate specific
orientation. Successful completion of new hire competency.
Knowledge of reading, writing, mathematical, word processing, and
computer skills in order to efficiently complete daily tasks.
Ability to operate all office equipment including: computer,
printer, photocopier, facsimile machine, multi-line telephone, and
calculator.
Knowledge of medical office practices, medical terminology, and
policies and procedures as normally acquired through 1 year
experience working in the health field.
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure of deadlines, changes
in schedules, and office routines.
Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of people and possess
interpersonal skills needed for effective verbal and written
communication in the English language to interact with people
individually and in a group at all levels.
Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem solving and
organizational skills, time management skills and initiative.
Organizational skills needed for smooth flow of both the clinic and
patient.
Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is
required and must be completed annually according to the Exposure
Control Plan.
Ability to work where employee may be exposed to communicable
diseases.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public
contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex
materials or appropriate substitute if required for your
position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted
device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as
outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted
device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May
require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or
crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially
infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne
pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work
independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to
stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching,
grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these
movements on a regular to frequent basis.
Physical Demand Level: Sedentary. Must be able to occasionally
(0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 0-10 lbs.
Keywords: Mid Michigan Health, Flint , Administrative Assistant, Other , Alma, Michigan
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