Office Associate - Healthcare 2591696
A leading medical institution is seeking an
Office Associate - Healthcare. The successful candidate will provide secretarial and clerical support to a department and act as a primary contact between hospital personnel, employees, vendors, managers, and administration. The ideal candidate has two years of experience as an Office Associate in a physician, medical office, or hospital setting.
Office Associate - Healthcare Pay And Benefits
- Hourly pay: $30/hr
- Worksite: Leading medical institution (Oakland, CA 94609 - Onsite)
- W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
- 40 hours/week, 3 Month Assignment
Office Associate - Healthcare Responsibilities
- Prepares clinic Charts.
- Review and process all incoming referrals via facsimile and RMO system.
- Greet families, answer questions, and direct families to other areas of the hospital. Gather accurate patient demographic information.
- Schedule appointments for patients, as directed by departmental policies. Verify insurance eligibility.
- Maintain knowledge of contracted payers and other revenue sources.
- Register patients via Meditech for appointments. Process all patient billing according to hospital policy.
- Receive and post payments according to hospital policy.
- Assist families with the completion of forms (Medical records request, medical clearance for surgery as needed, immunization request, etc.).
- Obtain and issue authorizations and referrals as needed for clinic, ED, inpatient, and surgical procedures as needed
- Support phone queue.
- Complies with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, customer service, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Office Associate - Healthcare Qualifications
- 2 years of experience as an Office Associate in a physician, medical office, or hospital setting.
- High School Diploma, GED.
- Personal computer knowledge and skill preferably with Microsoft Office. Minimum typing speed of 55 wpm.
- Able to promote a constructive and positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to cooperate with and assist physicians and other staff.
- Able to remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; the ability to be a team player.
- The ability to use appropriate organizational skills in setting priorities for work.
- The ability to work under pressure, with constant interruptions.
Office Associate - Healthcare Shift
- Monday to Friday from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm.
Compensation: From $30.00 to $30.00 per hour