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UPMC Administrative Assistant - UPMC Washington Physical Therapy in Washington, Pennsylvania
We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic Physical Therapy Department! The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our department, providing exceptional administrative support to our team and patients. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
Clerical functions : Copying, sorting, filing, and typing. Maintaining office files, logs, and records.
Supply management : Ordering supplies and maintaining equipment.
Communication : Answering and routing calls and messages.
Visitor management : Greeting, screening, and directing visitors to the appropriate staff member. Responding to routine questions.
Scheduling : Coordinating appointments for physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and speech therapy (ST) patients.
Insurance verification : Checking benefits, obtaining authorizations, and confirming copayments for patients.
Registration : Entering patient information into the EMR systems (Sunrise and Raintree). Recording patient demographics, referrals, prescriptions, copayment info, authorization details, diagnosis codes, and insurance information.
Authorization tracking : Monitoring approved visits and submitting requests for continued therapy based on the plan of care.
Communication : Maintaining constant communication with the rehab team, including directors, managers, therapists, support staff, and physician offices.
Collaboration : Working closely with IS, Case Management, Finance departments, and the WRCWC team.
Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays are 8AM-4:30PM & Wednesdays and Thursdays are 9AM-5:30PM.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years experience in an administrative support role.
Ability to perform advanced functions in word processing, electronic mail/calendar, spreadsheet, presentation and database software.
Ability to use applicable MS Suite products.
Working knowledge of business processes and procedures.
Knowledge of basic accounting and financial principles and functions.
Ability to analyze data and use basic reasoning skills.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Act 34
Act 33
Act 73
Act 31
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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