Administrative Assistant 3 yr Exp - Administrative

Ampcus, Inc
United States, California, San Luis Obispo
Nov 09, 2024
Major duties include: Scheduling patients in person and over the phone, verifying insurance benefits for requested procedures, confirming and obtaining appropriate authorization for office visits, procedures, therapies, etc., informing patients of their financial responsibility before their appointment, confirming appointments with appropriate preparation instructions, coordinating interdepartmental services (transport, anesthesia, EEG, etc), coordinating/collaborating with other UC Departments and performing special projects as assigned. Required Experience: At least 3 years of administrative assistant experience in the medical field Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook e-mail, Word, Excel and basic knowledge of PC applications. Ability to work independently and exercise appropriate decisions with minimum supervision. Strong communication skills to interact with patients and explaining department s policies as they relate to appointment scheduling, billing, collections and registration. Experience in working as part of a team, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all staff members, management and the public. Skill in organizing and prioritizing assignments. Preferred Experience: Knowledge of Care Connect (EPIC) systems. Working knowledge of Medi-Cal, HMO s, PPO s, third party payors, etc., authorizations and eligibility requirements and regulations