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Job Title

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health SLUCare Academic Pavilion Worker Type : Regular

Job Summary :

Provides administrative and patient business support in both clinic and academic settings. Organizes and coordinates office support functions and serves as a technical or functional resource for staff performing similar duties.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

• Assists with preparing and facilitating meetings, conferences, programs, and / or special events.
• Communicates with others in person, telephone, and / or email.
• Ensures medical appointments, special instructions, and patient information are entered into electronic medical system and / or delivered to the patient as required.
• Schedules patient visits and procedures as requested. Opens, adjusts, and closes clinics or surgery blocks. Coordinates scheduling and referrals with internal and external healthcare providers and services. Processes schedule changes or cancellations as appropriate.
• Works with patients to ensure medical clearance has been obtained prior to surgery. Works directly with patients and insurance providers to obtain prior authorizations, coordinate peer reviews, etc.
• Gathers information needed to schedule surgeries consistent with department guidelines.
• Manages select clinical research tasks including invoicing and coordination with sponsor.
• May be responsible for tracking and maintaining financial records and databases. May provide support for graduate medical education (GME) function.
• Works under an increased scope (e.g., number of providers, medical residency support) and demonstrates an advanced level of business and medical acumen / knowledge.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Work Shift : Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department : 4954000235 Internal Medicine Gen - Admin

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Benefits :

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.