Cardiac Surgery MOA/Administrative Specialist

Job SummaryWorks in conjunction with billing office to ensure that appropriate referrals or authorizations have been obtained and documentation completed via EPICObtains authorization for clinic procedures, insurance verification, maintains referrals work queue and EPIC depotScheduling outpatient procedures, such as: CT, X-raysRooming patientsAnswers the telephone, taking accurate messages, transferring calls to appropriate staff or handles certain calls that are appropriateConfirmation calls for all clinic appointmentsAssists with scheduling follow up appointments in the outpatient practice as requested by the procedure practiceResponsible for chart preparation in EMR system. Reviews the patient orders and makes sure that all pertinent information is available for the provider prior to patient's surgery. (e.g. requests missing test results or clearance notes are sent to our office prior to surgery)Clinic check in and check outResponsible for sending written correspondence for procedure appointment changesSchedules outside services as requested by the physician for the patient (Medicaid cab, interpreter services, etc.)Provide OR scheduling and authorization backup supportOther clinical duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsAssociates Degree or pertinent college level courses and three years of administrative/clinical experience. Completion of an approved Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant program or one year experience directly related to the medical field. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred QualificationsWork Days:Monday - Friday 7:30 am -4:00 pmMessage To ApplicantsOur benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidaysG4: $21.25 - $30.77Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management