Clinical Administrative Support Specialist

1 month ago


Boston, United States Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Full time

** Clinical Administrative Support Specialist**

** Job Details**

Job ID:27935

Location:450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Category:Administration Support/Customer Service

Employment Type:Full time

Work Location:Onsite:Up to 1 day remote/wk **Overview**

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

**Requirements**

* Under the direction of the clinical practice support management team, provides appointment scheduling ranging in complexity from one physician appointment to multiple care provider appointments in accordance with department scheduling guidelines for new and/or existing patients.

* Performs front desk check-in and check-out functions (may defer complicated scheduling to Clinical Administrative Support Specialists as needed).

* Obtains detailed clinical information face-to-face, by telephone or electronically.

* May provide basic information regarding the need for insurance referral(s).

* Provides general disease or program-specific information to callers/patients within the scope of knowledge and authority.

* Performs independent patient and outside provider call triaging and assists in directing patient flow.

* Serves as a liaison between patient/family/provider.

* Resolves issues directly or ensures appropriate management of call by others.

* Recognizes emergencies and appropriately responses using standard operating procedures and critical thinking skills.

* May be required to perform other duties as required by the clinical practice support team.

* May provide general administrative support and coordination for all aspects of patient care for both new and/or established patients, including filing, document preparation, data entry, telephone support, etc.

* May be responsible for scheduling numerous complex research protocols, involving extensive interaction with those associated with in-house studies, grant-funded studies and industry-sponsored clinical trials.

* Carries out specific processes in the patient scheduling systems so that correct special billing and revenue processes function properly.

* Requires clinical, operational and regulatory knowledge of the standard of care or clinical trial protocol for the patient population coordinated.

* Participates in clinical systems training for new hires and may teach or participate in the planning of patient services refresher courses as needed.

* Prepares open and close provider schedules and handles daily schedule changes.

* Conduct slide submission as needed.

* Performs past-pending reconciliations.

* Enters data into patient care related databases.

* May be responsible for mini-registrations, insurance verification and clinical intake for new patients.

* May be required to perform other duties as required by the clinical practice support team.

* Prepares new patient report for new patient conference as needed.

* Prepares disease specific reports as needed.

* Prepares complex documents, processes disability forms, prescription plan refill processing or other patient care forms.

* May review protocol documents and generate scheduling templates for all protocols and necessary revisions for protocol amendments.

* Arranges clinical conferences and travel arrangements as necessary.

* Prepares clinical conference presentations under direction of presenter as needed.

* Responsibilities specific to Ambulatory Practice Management:

* Understands and uses the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and applicable image upload software and computer equipment.

* Imports images from digital media to PACS.

* Transmits images from the workstation to a web-based distribution system for displaying of images to be reviewed.

* Verifies that images were pushed to exhibit, and follows up on images that go into error status.

* Creates an upload order and reconciles demographic information in applicable systems.

* Responsibilities Specific to Satellite Centers.

* Responsible for complex scheduling activities associated with patients arriving from main campus, other centers or other outside entities and coordinating 2nd opinion physicians, specialists, dieticians, etc.

* Ensures the completion of prior authorizations for radiology testing and authorizations for outside ancillary services.

* Manage all incoming referrals; provide appointment setting and coordination of medical records.

* Manage all patient payment information (i.e. co-pays) and reconcile records.

* Triage all incoming phone calls.

* Offer financial counseling to all new patients and collaborate with main campus and local entities.

* Evaluate high risk patients and directs the team appropriately.

* May navigate new patients and educate them about all available services.

* Coordinate care with main campus and facilitate appointments. Track referrals and generate reports to evaluate with entities are sending patients.

**Qualifications**

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

* Bachelor's degree strongly Preferred. Experience working in a medical or customer service setting preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

* Ability to multi-task and function as an integral member of the team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Excellent computer, customer service and problem solving skills required. Demonstrated ability to carry out complex scheduling as required. Demonstrated ability to draft complex reports, correspondence and other administrative documents pertaining to patient scheduling as needed.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.



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