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Administrative Assistant- Patient Care Access Center

Orchard Park

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Summary of Position Function

Identifying patient needs through telephone inquiries, screenings, and professional requests ensuring caller satisfaction.

*Must be available to work a schedule shift anytime between Monday – Thursday from 7:30a.m.- 7:00p.m. and Fridays from 7:30a.m. – 4:00p.m. *

COMPENSATION: $17.00/hr

Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

  • One year work experience in work related field preferable
  • Flexible availability and willingness to work nights and weekends.

Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and have reliable transportation.

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Major Duties & Responsibilities

  • Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities
  • Develop exceptional customer service to provide a positive patient experience.
  • Ensure the criteria for a high performing team member and the values that support trust, interdependencies and teamwork are role modeled and consistently evidenced in the work environment.
  • Enroll new clients or re-enroll former into appropriate programs.
  • Answer inquiries and offer valid information as needed
  • Minimize call duration without compromising quality.
  • Maintain HIPAA compliance to protect individuals’ privacy
  • Politely and promptly answer and direct calls to the appropriate person.
  • Manages high volume of inbound phone calls for various locations; always identifies self and agency
  • Maintain ownership of calls throughout the lifecycle of a caller’s request, including follow-ups with other departments as needed.
  • Schedule, cancel, reschedule, etc. patient appointments as requested by the patient or clinical staff.
  • Conduct brief screenings for individuals seeking services, including linkage with appropriate department when applicable.
  • Attend meetings onsite and offsite as assigned.
  • Insurance verification for Medicaid and Commercial payors
  • Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

  • Excellent computer skills with the strong ability to navigate computer programs, including Microsoft Office, internet search engines, agency’s Electronic Health Record system and use of office machines
  • Excellent customer service skills with clients and colleagues
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Meticulous attention to detail; excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment

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