Job Description

A New York City health services organization is seeking an Office Assistant to join their growing Orthopedic Department in Brooklyn.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9am to 5pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)
• Department: Orthopedic

Responsibilities:

• Answers multi-line telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to caller
• Prepares purchase orders and check requests to purchase merchandise and office supplies as needed
• Types routine correspondence for department, including sending and receiving r-mail
• Assist the Administrator and Assistant Administrator with special projects
• Schedule patient appointments for Physicians, making efficient use of department's computerized appointment scheduling program and other patient responsibilities
• Completes all forms and forwards them to insurance companies, Medicare and/or other appropriate parties
• Prepares patient bills using computerized billing system; maintains accounts payable
• Receives and answers inquiries from patients, insurance companies, Medicare and other parties regarding charges and/or billing discrepancies; evaluates insurance EOBs as required
• Performs other related duties, as directed

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of Secretarial / Billing experience in a Medical office
• High School Diploma / GED
• Knowledge of Medical terminology
• Computer savvy (40 wpm)
• Microsoft Office Suite proficient
• Exceptional phone etiquette
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree
• Familiarity with WordPerfect, computerized billing, etc.
• Familiarity with third party billing policies and procedures, including No-Fault and Workers Compensation
• Familiarity with CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding
  

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