Senior Secretary Job at Columbia University in New York

Responsibilities: Assist with administrative tasks, including scanning, faxing, emailing, and uploading documents and imaging results into EPICTriage all patient communication, including messages through MyChart, calls, and emails to both personal and shared inboxes Assist with new patient referral and ongoing clinical appointment scheduling/rescheduling, including records requests, confirmation calls, patient registration, and overbooking as requested Assist with clinic workflow, including preparation of documents prior to appointments, confirming eligibility of insurance verification via EPIC using RTE & communicating with billing department, and completing patient checkout/follow-up according to each patient's AVSCommunicate with vendors of equipment and services, including medical equipment ordering and confirmation of delivery Obtain pre-certification and preauthorization for clinical services, as necessary Set up patient transportation via service providers or external organizations, such as ALS United Communicate with other departments to arrange clinical testing, such as genetic testing, PFTs, MRIs, EMGs, among others Attend department, division and center meetings as needed

Minimum Qualifications: Requires two years of college or completion of secretarial school or equivalent business experience, plus a minimum of two to three years related experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree desirable One year related experience with motor neuron diseases. Excellent communication skills, flexibility and the ability to work under pressure are prerequisites for this position. Ability to type 60-65 wpm Expertise in Microsoft Office Expertise in EPICEqual Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.