University Of Iowa Iowa City , IA 52246
Posted 1 week ago
The University of Iowa Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a Clinic Services Specialist to provide efficient and effective clinical operational support to the Neurosurgery Ambulatory Clinic. The Clinic Services Specialist will have a shared responsibility for the clinic's check-in and check-out process, including the assembly and review of patient information and demographics for accuracy. Additionally, the Clinic Services Specialist will assist in the coordination of all necessary tests and obtain patient records to maximize the efficiency of the patient visit with the provider. This includes the coordination/scheduling of necessary patient tests and patient appointments via work queues.
Duties to Include:
Provides coverage toward the front-line operations, including reception, check-out, out-of-pocket payment collection, and insurance authorization.
Schedules patients for Neurosurgery visits and procedures using established scheduling protocol
Coordinates appointments with clinics and specific providers, including internal and external referring providers
Assists with problem solving of scheduling issues
Evaluates and replies to MyChart messages and triages questions and concerns
Review and monitor chart control for efficiency and timely documentation
May assist with prior authorizations and the completion/submission of patient FMLA and Disability documentation
Assists in the process of patient and clinic throughput by identifying trends and communicating to management to seek process improvement and modifications to the Epic scheduling and front-line operations workflows
Provides clear instructions and directions to patients and care providers
For a full job description, please send an email to the contact listed below.
Percent of Effort: 100%
Pay Grade: 3A - https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/guide-pay-plans
The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center - recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States - is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality healthcare and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
Required Qualifications
A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
1 year experience working in a customer service-oriented field
Ability to make decisions independently, identifying issues and communicating with others
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to maintain professionalism while handling difficult situations with callers and customers/patients
Demonstrated ability to work as a cooperative team member
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience with hospital operations and/or ambulatory clinic operations
Previous experience with an electronic health record system (e.g., Epic)
Knowledge of medical terminology
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
Resume
Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to five (5) professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Erin Curry at erin-curry@uiowa.edu or 319-356-7355.
Additional Information
Classification Title: Clinic Services Specialist
Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
Schedule: Full-time
Compensation
Contact Information
Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Erin Curry
Contact Email: erin-curry@uiowa.edu
University Of Iowa