Unit Secretary

Mary Greeley Medical Center

Ames, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Call Volume, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Healthcare, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality of Care, Reimbursement, Staff Development, Staff Training, Third-Party Payer, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Unit Secretary, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Ames, IA
POSTED
9 days ago

Position Summary Under general supervision, performs pre-registration and registration activities to support the financial stability of the organization and functions as a float to other departments to support a patient centered care organization. Position Responsibilities Unit Specific Position Responsibilities Acts as a patient liaison upon arrival to the department and notifies appropriate personnel of patients arrival. Arrives patients in the electronic health record and ensuring accuracy of information. Assists patients, family, and visitors with various needs, utilizing specific communication tools to enhance customer service, and transports throughout the hospital facility. Completes registrations by verifying and updating all patient information to ensure accurate information for hospital records and timely reimbursement. Explains and obtains all required patient signatures on applicable forms. Offers copies of documents and regulatory material to all patients and scans appropriate documents to the electronic health record. Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits through e-verification, insurance websites, and/or by phone and confirms workers compensation cases with employers and secures applicable billing information. Schedules, cancels, and reschedules patients for appointments. Ability to multi-task and work efficiently to maintain high volume of phone calls. Exercises judgment in sensitive situations and to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Functions independently within a team setting and displays responsiveness and flexibility to adapt to changes in work environment and modify approaches or methods to best fit the situation. Participates in staffing meetings, staff development, and training of new staff. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications, Knowledge Experience Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education): Specified. Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree in healthcare related area of study 1 year Admitting/Registration or equivalent healthcare experience NAHAM Certified Healthcare Access Associate Required Knowledge, Skills Experience: Knowledge of Microsoft related programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams o Excellent customer service skills Analyze and interpret information to make decisions within scope of job functions with minimal supervision. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to multitask and maintain strong attention to detail. Professional demeanor with strong administrative skills Preferred Knowledge, Skills Experience: Understanding and knowledge of medical terminology General knowledge of third-party payers

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Mary Greeley Medical Center