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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – El Paso Senior Business Assistant (Family Medicine/Alberta) in El Paso, Texas
37066BR
Extended Job Title:
Senior Business Assistant (Family Medicine/Alberta)
Org Level 1:
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Position Description:
Performs responsible and complex duties associated with a specialized function of a section of clerical employees. Duties may be generally described as: planning, assigning, coordinating, directing, scheduling, evaluating, verifying, training, and processing of information. A thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and methods for the area of responsibility is required. Initiative and independent judgments are frequently exercised in formulating procedures or methods, and in program coordination. Work is perrormed under general supervision within University policies and procedures. Job performance is based upon overall operation effectiveness.
Requisition ID:
37066BR
Travel Required:
None
Major/Essential Functions:
Types routine forms, labels, correspondence and other materials from copy, rough draft, or instructions
Systematically records information, such as posting to journals or ledgers according to instructions
Maintains files of correspondence, records, reports, and other materials; files material alphabetically, numerically, or by other predetermined classification
Prepares, pulls, and processes patient paperwork, incoming study results, labs and other data accordingly in EMR and for PCP review
Indexing
Track consults, and other reports according to instructions
Processes referrals and pre-authorizations to other providers, ancillary services, organizations or hospitals as indicated
Receives, places and returns calls on various departmental issues to include patient requests
Assisting supervisors and other coordinators with various clerical duties. Typing and Word Processing letters, special forms, etc.
Assists specialist office with referrals
Maintains patients abreast of their insurance coverage information
Peer to peer review
Codes procedures with CPT and ICD-9 codes for insurance authorization
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor within the policies of the department and TTUHSC in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department
Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes
Personally demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement and Teamwork
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Work Location:
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications:
- Work experience in a medical setting
Campus:
HSC - El Paso
Department:
Family Medicine Elp Genl
Job Type:
Full Time
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group:
Office and Admn Wkrs All Other
Shift:
Day
EEO Statement:
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of a high school diploma or the equivalent
Three years progressively responsible clerical experience
Additional education and/or related experience to equal three years may substitute on a year for year basis
Position Specific:
Excellent office assistant and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English
Display knowledge of personal computers to include use of Word Outlook
Ability to file documents and files accurately and efficiently
Self motivated and well-organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple duties
Familiar with insurance web portals, third-party service providers, referral process and required procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to navigate and read to medical records in order to locate necessary information
Ensure follow up of referrals
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Jeanne Clery Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx