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SUNY Upstate Medical University Clerical Specialist II in Syracuse, New York
Clerical Specialist II
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Department:Medicine-Amb Medicine
Employer:Research Foundation
Payroll Title:Clerical Specialist II, N07
Bargaining Unit:N/A
Salary:Commensurate with experience
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse
Categories: Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical
Job Summary:Provide clerical support in an Ambulatory care setting. To ensure that at the time of, or prior to, the arrival of outpatient clinic patients, all required information is collected and or updated, including, but not limited to, patient demographic information, thorough and accurate insurance information for any and all insurance carriers that may have a payment responsibility for services being rendered as well as any supporting documentation as may be required for the services. Advise patients on insurance carrier requirements including services not covered. The incumbent must ensure insurance authorizations or referrals, and any further information from outside referring sources that have an impact on the patient's care have arrived or have been provided. Assist with front desk tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree and two (2) years relevant patient financial/insurance services experience in a healthcare-related setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Working knowledge of medical terminology, familiarity with medical coding, and excellent written/oral communication skills required. Computer skills and keyboarding are necessary. Ability to maintain good public relations with patients, visitors, co-workers and outside facilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Referral/ prior authorization experience preferred
Work Days:
Monday-Friday (days)
Message to Applicants:
Recruitment Office:Human Resources
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
Advertised: Oct 19 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
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