Secy-Recept-PM&R

Secy-Recept-PM&R

This position is for a secretary/patient services representative with the outpatient physical therapy at UPMC Rehabilitation Institute at the Station Medical Center in Altoona.

Schedule: Full-time, Day shift, M-W-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, T-TH 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

AFSCME - Union

Purpose:

Candidates must be able to cordially receive patients, process registration of patients, perform necessary insurance communications, type, receive phone calls, relay messages, and perform other related office/business functions. It is expected that candidates be flexible to work in various Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation office settings and willing to learn the specific duties as related to each work site.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel to devise and use for patient and department correspondence.
• Obtains authorization from PCP and insurance companies for outpatient care as needed.
• Typing and completing Medicare forms for certification/recertification for outpatient therapies every month. Entering ICD-10 codes.
• Registers when necessary, and re-registers outpatients every month. Obtains necessary signatures for insurance monthly.
• Maintains patient-related files for PM&R Dept.
• Computes daily charges for services rendered by PM&R staff using the shared Medical Services Computer.
• Operates transcription equipment, personal computer, shared medical system, duplicating, and fax machines.
• Schedules and coordinates video fluoroscopy exams between Radiology, physicians, facility, nursing floor, and therapists. Types video fluoroscopy reports and distributes copies as necessary.
• Covers for secretaries in PM&R as needs may arise.

Education and Formal Training Required: High School graduate, graduate of Medical Secretarial School, or a combination of one year of Hospital experience as a secretary and completion of a medical terminology course.

Type 40 wpm with transcriber

Experience Required: Six months of experience as a Medical Secretary.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran