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Position Summary
The Infusion Center Associate performs clerical tasks that will assist with the administration of the day-to-day operations and functions of the Infusion Center and Dickstein Cancer Center. The Infusion Center Associate receives the patient and family in the waiting room, greets the patient using excellent customer service skills and uses service recovery strategies when necessary. The clerk manages the appointment book for all providers in practice, registers the patient via the electronic system, maintains and updates the chart information with registration forms, and notifies the appropriate personnel of the patient's arrival. The Infusion Center Associate maintains accurate, timely communications with the team, patient, family and volunteer liaisons.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the Following:
1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
2. Documents patient insurance information prior to commencement of care and documents accurately within the registration system.
3. Schedules and registers patient treatment visits using WPH approved EMR tools with high accuracy and attention to detail.
4. Performs insurance benefit verification and prior authorization tasks as needed, utilizing the various tools made available by the hospital to complete verification tasks as efficiently as possible for different insurance payers.
5. Responsible for POS collection process as required.
6. Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision-making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and practice-based issues.
7. Must be able to communicate with patients when they come in for test or procedure and must be able to communicate with patients who have questions about their bills/financial obligations. Must be able to convey and exchange accurate information.
8. May prepare and maintain various statistical data.
9. Collaborate and communicate effectively with the health care team. Serves as liaison to nursing staff, physician offices and medical records department.
10. Serves as liaison with patient customer service representatives, including, but not limited to matters related to insurance verification and prior authorization processes.
11. Demonstrates a cooperative spirit within the team and communicates effectively.
12. Responsible for answering incoming telephone calls and responding in an appropriate manner to resolve calls efficiently and effectively. Relay messages as needed.
13. Maintains the physical and electronic fax machines, distributes faxes as necessary.
14. Maintains files and assists in establishing office systems.
15. Utilizes cost containment practices.
16. Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned, including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergencies; communicating concerns/ problems relating to patients and/or staff with an immediate supervisor
17. Attends staff meetings as required/requested.
18. Completes annual mandatory requirements including Occupational Health Requirements
19. Adheres to all WPH policies and procedures including dress code, behavioral standards/code of conduct, customer service and attendance.
20. Availability to work weekends as needed
21. Adheres to White Plains Hospital infection control standards including, but not limited to hand hygiene.
22. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma, GED (required). Minimum one year or preferably three years of recent experience working in a medical facility. Performing multiple duties in a high volume area Efficiently balance visitors, phone callers, and all other duties Ability to deal professionally and efficiently with all staff and visitors and all levels of management Self-starter, self-motivated and ability to work without supervision Flexible, organized and able to set priorities Excellent telephone manners and good communication skills Exhibit courteous, cooperative and professional attitude at all times Retains composure under stressful circumstancesCore Competencies
ï‚· Ability to work independently and collaboratively
ï‚· Ability to multitask
ï‚· Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
ï‚· Must display an empathetic, enthusiastic and positive attitude.
ï‚· Must demonstrate courtesy, cooperation, and professionalism toward patients, co-workers, supervisors, physicians and all hospital staff.
ï‚· Must recognize and respect patient confidentiality.
ï‚· Must have the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
ï‚· Must have the ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruption and attend to multiple tasks.
ï‚· Must have the ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
ï‚· Must exercise good judgment in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
ï‚· Must have the ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruption and attend to multiple tasks.
ï‚· Must be able to speak clearly, answer the phone in a friendly manner.
ï‚· Must be able to remain flexible in a work environment undergoing significant changes in the next 1-3 years.
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
ï‚· May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
ï‚· Must be able to remain in a position for an extended time – sitting or standing.
ï‚· Must be able to arrive at different departments or sites as needed for coverage of the department.
Primary Population Served
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â˜Neonatal (birth – 28 days) â˜Patients with exceptional communication needs
â˜Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) â˜Patients with developmental delays
â˜Pediatric (1 – 12 years) â˜Patients at end of life
â˜Adolescent (13 – 17 years) â˜Patients under isolation precautions
☒Adult (18 – 64 years) â˜Patients with cultural needs
☒Geriatric (> 65 years) â˜All populations
â˜Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
☠Non-patient care population
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.
Salary range: $39,923.72-$59,885.48