Medical Practice Associate #Full Time

Top Healthcare Provider Network The 61st Street Service Corporation provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors This position will support ColumbiaDoctors one of the largest multi specialty practices in the Northeast ColumbiaDoctors practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2800 physicians surgeons dentists and nurses offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties Job Summary The Medical Practice Associate will be assigned to provide coverage for any of the faculty practice departments and locations as well as the main reception desk Job Responsibilities Greet and interact with patients Answer telephone callsCollect update and verify patient demographic and insurance information and referrals in patients chartPerform insurance eligibility and verification as neededCheck patients in for their appointments and make follow up appointmentsCollection of copayments and posting of payments daily reconciliation of the cash drawerObtain insurance pre authorizations for treatments and diagnostic proceduresSchedule follow up care and provide patient with appointment card and necessary instructionsFile and pull charts as neededFacilitate physician and patient administrative needsCompletes other duties as assignedJob Qualifications HS Diploma required Bachelors degree helpful1 year minimum experience in an office environment preferredKnowledge of Epic or other electronic medical records system desiredAbility to work flexible hoursdaysKnowledge of Spanish is a plusHourly Rate Ranges 1900 2300 Note Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience skill set training and education 61st Street Service Corporation At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal state and local civil rights laws