Secretary IIntakeScheduler FGP Manhattan Neurosurgery (New York) Job at NYU Lang

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Secretary I-Intake/Scheduler (FGP) - Manhattan, Neurosurgery. In this role, the successful candidate The Faculty Group Practice Sec II will perform a variety of front-end administrative tasks to support practice operations including greeting patients, answering calls, scheduling patient appointments and other administrative duties as needed. Serves as a lead in front desk operations, provide training & support onboarding of new hires.

Job Responsibilities

• Greets patients professionally both in person and on the phone
• Answers patient questions and/or properly refers questions and issues to the appropriate contact
• Optimizes provider schedules and patient access by establishing and maintaining efficient scheduling templates
• Promotes a positive patient experience throughout all patient interactions in person or by phone or other media
• Ensures availability of treatment information by retrieving and updating patient records
• Verifies insurance information and obtains information needed to schedule and bill for services
• Maintains office inventory and equipment by anticipating supply needs and expediting supply orders
• Performs other duties as needed

Administrative Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead in front desk operations by being the primary trainer and supporting the onboarding of new front desk employees.
• Responsible for greeting patients and performing intake functions including registration, forms collection, updating information, and co-payment collection.
• Monitors Department Appointment Report (DAR) for checkmate kick-outs, appointment notes, insurance flags, and/or patients who need further assistance.
• Gathers all patient demographic related data and materials from patients and/or their representatives. Obtains insurance information (ID card, member/group #s, etc.), verifies insurance eligibility electronically and collects insurance referral if applicable.
• Advise and/or collect patient and financial related documents and policies for patient visits including HIPAA, NOPP, MSPQ, ABN, Non-Participating, etc. including obtaining signatures where appropriate.
• Enroll patients above the age of 5 to Patient Secure by obtaining the palm scan and a photo.
• Promote the utilization of Check Mate kiosks. Greets and assists patient in using the checkmate kiosk when needed.
• Scans all necessary documents into Epic. Follows scanning guidelines and best practices for uploading outside documents- results, records, forms, etc. Ensures scanned documents are scanned to the correction location/order in Epic and with the correct document type to facilitate ease of locating documents.
• Report errors or issues arising from checkmate kiosk, patient secure devices, or other equipment to management to facilitate timely resolution.
• Monitors waiting areas to identify and communicate wait times.
• Performs check-out functions including providing after visit summary information, scheduling follow-up visits, procedures and referrals, and collecting any time-of-service payments as needed. Promotes the use and sign-up of MyChart.
• Answer phone calls and requests in a professional and patient friendly manner.
• Schedule routine appointments and follow ups for visits.
• On subsequent visits or calls, asks patients to verify demographic info and makes any necessary edits. Collects and/or asks patients to sign any missing patient related information.
• Answer patient questions to ensure understanding and patient satisfaction. Refer them, when necessary, to senior level staff or billing representative.
• Address patients and callers in pleasant and a professional manner while screening and/or handling calls. Take messages or direct caller to appropriate person or area.
• Release medical records in accordance with HIPPA and FGP ROI guidelines. Document disclosures in EPIC and fulfill requests within a 10 day timeframe.
• Maintain patient privacy as it relates to HIPAA standards.
• Refer all inquiries regarding pre-authorizations/certifications to the appropriate person or area.
• Monitor and complete patient front-end work queues to address any pre or post visit missing information in a timely manner.
• Monitor and complete assigned administrative in-basket messages in a timely manner and according to practice guidelines.
• Remain current on latest best practices, policies and protocols (including workflow updates, FOCUS trainings, and job-related tasks).
• Maintain cleanliness of both personal and patient space, including waiting areas and restocks supplies as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the organizations service standards and incorporate them into the performance duties.
• Provide material such as forms and letters for appropriate patient and/or provider needs.
• Maintain cooperative and professional relationships with physicians, nurses and office and clinical staff as well as access center representatives when applicable.
• Exercise skill in prioritizing assignments in order to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in workload, assignments, pressures of deadlines, competitive requirements and/or heavy workload.
• Demonstrate communication skills: Using appropriate vocabulary and grammar when obtaining and conveying information to physicians, nurses and staff at various levels; in person, over the phone, in writing and in electronically sent messages.
• Perform other related duties as needed by providers and supervisors.

Patient Experience and Access

• Serves as NYU Langone Health Faculty Group Practice Brand Ambassador by upholding the NYULH Mission, vision and values and promoting excellence in the patient experience, during every encounter.
• Drive consistency in every patient and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our FGP Service Strategy CARES (Connect, Align, Respond, Ensure, and Sign-Off).
• Greet patients warmly and professionally, stating name and role, and clearly communicate each step of the care/interaction as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and site management to ensure a positive experience and timely resolution for all patient interactions and inquiries whether in person, by phone or via electronic messaging.
• Proactively anticipate patient needs, and participate in service recovery by applying the LEARN model (Listen, Empathize, Apologize, Resolve, Notify), and escalates to leadership as appropriate.
• Share ideas or any observed areas of opportunity, to improve patient experience and patient access, with appropriate leadership (i.e. ways to optimize provider schedules, how to minimize delays, increase employee engagement, etc.).
• Partner with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office team members to support collaboration and promote a positive patient experience.
• Take a proactive approach in ensuring that practice staff are fully versed in the Access Agreement gold standard principles.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a High School diploma. Three years of relevant medical clerical experience. Knowledge of medical terminology. Light, accurate keyboarding skills required. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communications skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

Background in computer literacy preferred. Knowledge of computer-based scheduling and appointment programs. Excellent telephone skills. Prior physician practice experience.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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