Administrative Assistant A

Requisition Number: 13899

Position Title:

External Description:

Summary:

Provides administrative and clerical support to the manager and staff of Ambulatory IV Services (AIS).

Responsibilities:

1. Performs patient registration duties for AIS, as well as, 8 East Outpatient Dept. Updates cycle registration information monthly within designated time frame.
2. Enters patient billing information and charges into the Invision system. Selects & enters diagnosis codes as directed by the RN. Follows billing guidelines. Collects payment for services as needed.
3. Handles large volume of incoming calls while providing reception to customers. Records complete messages & forwards them to appropriate personnel in a timely manner. Notifies nurses when patients arrive. Assists patients in need of physical assistance.

4. Obtains demographics and labs on new patients. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

5. Maintains office and medical supplies inventory, as well as, patient's charts. Replenishes stock as needed to ensure efficiency of operations.

6. Enters orders for lab tests into Invision. Schedules patient tests and procedures.

7. Professionally formats and types correspondence letters. Assists in the creation of new medical forms, reports, worksheets, etc.

8. Oversees and distributes daily interoffice mail. Processes bills for AIS purchases.

9. Maintains and processes Kronos data for staff.

10. Responsible for training and orienting new secretarial & volunteer staff, as well as coordinating their activities in the department.

11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Required:

• HS Graduate or Equivalent

Minimum Experience:

• five years

Desired:

Knowledge of insurance and ICD-9 coding, medical terminology, excellent customer service skills, good phone skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

FTE: 1.000000

Work Schedule: Day 8

Work Shift: 8am-5pm

Org Unit: 175

Department: Outpatient Infusion Center

 

Exempt: No

 

Grade: U5

Education:
Essential:
* HS Graduate or Equivalent
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Little or no potential for occupational risk
* Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
* Generally pleasant working conditions.

 

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

City: Danbury

State: Connecticut

Community / Marketing Title: Administrative Assistant A

Company Profile:

Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network have combined to form a new nonprofit health system. The name for the new health system will be Nuvance Health. The new health system was created to provide communities across New York’s Hudson Valley and western Connecticut with more convenient, accessible and affordable care.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Location_formattedLocationLong: Danbury, Connecticut US

Job Number: 41576