Administrative Assistant - Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
Core
Provides administrative and secretarial support for orthopaedic surgeons, managing patient scheduling, clinic flow, and acting as a liaison between the clinic and referring physicians.
Role type
Administrative Assistant (Medical/Clinical)
Builds
Efficient outpatient clinic operations and patient care coordination
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopaedic Surgery
Required skills
Scheduling, patient care coordination, medical records management, insurance authorization processing, data entry, communication, organization, computer literacy
Preferred skills
Medical terminology, knowledge of Cerner/PBAR/IDX systems, acute/ambulatory care experience, BLS certification
Technologies
Cerner, PBAR, IDX, word processing, spreadsheets
Responsibilities
Schedule patient appointments and follow-ups; coordinate clinic case flow; act as liaison with referring physicians; process insurance authorizations; draft and transcribe letters; greet patients; enter demographic and medical data into computer systems; prepare charts for committees; provide phone coverage.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC