A New York City health services organization is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to join their growing MIS Department.

About the Opportunity:

Responsibilities:

Answers multi-line telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callers
Prepares purchase orders and check requests to purchase merchandise and office supplies as needed; receives merchandise and checks items against original requisition for accuracy
Types routine correspondence for department, including sending and receiving E-mail
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
Assures smooth flow of patients through office when assisting in outpatient departments
Schedules patients for admission to hospital; confirms appointment or admission with patient
Schedules surgical procedures as directed; confirms schedule with physician, hospital and patient
Completes all forms and forwards them to insurance companies, Medicare and/or other appropriate parties; arranges for insurance pre-certification where required
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
Perform other related duties, as directed

Qualifications:

Desired Skills:

Work at office, Monday to Friday,