Clinical Administrative Assistant II - Colorectal Surgery

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Job Title

Clinical Administrative Assistant II - Colorectal Surgery

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

DDSI/Colorectal Surgery-Digestive Disease Institute

Job Code

B99911

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Clinical Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive support to medical staff ensuring an efficient operation of the department and exceptional patient experience.
Patient interactions and duties will vary according to departmental specialties and the provider’s practice.

A caregiver in this role will work Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Manage incoming correspondence for disbursement to the appropriate practice.
• Serve as the first point of contact for outside and internal referrals and patient/family inquiries, and triage appropriately.
• Manage external medical records, including initial and follow-up phone calls and entering images into the EPIC system.
• Effectively document and convey patient matters to appropriate medical professionals and initiate pending order and labs, etc.
• Manage physician clinic schedules, including slot management and reconciling scheduling errors.
• Collect insurance information, forward it to Patient Financial Advisors and follow-up as required.
• Assist patients with check-in for virtual appointments.
• Initiate patient referral processes and monitor referrals for empaneled patients.
• Assist with messages and inbound calls.
• Respond to provider’s emails and manage staff out-of-office arrangements.
• Respond to referral emails
• Schedule meetings, manage travel and reimbursement processes, and assist with recertification/licensing renewal.
• Offer IT assistance.
• Arrange and execute all department events and manage incoming mail.
• Take and transcribe meeting minutes.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records required
  • Must complete EPIC training during first year
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel or Power Point)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate’s degree
• Three years’ administrative assistant experience in a professional setting, healthcare experience (An associate or bachelor’s degree may offset two years' experience)

Physical Requirements:

•  Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• In some locations, the ability to move up to 20 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment:

•  Follows standard precautions using personal protective.

                       

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