What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Assistant, Orthotics & Prosthetics position at Shriners Children's?
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s Chicago offers specialized care for a wide range of pediatric orthopedic, bone and joint conditions, including rare diseases and syndromes. Other specialties include spine and scoliosis care, plastic surgery, cleft lip and palate care, comprehensive rehabilitation and spinal cord injuries.
Job Overview
Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center. We have an opportunity for an Administrative Assistant, Orthotics & Prosthetics, to join our team.
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40 hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.
Responsibilities
Summary:
Patient Access, Scheduling, Registration and patient discharge (including all required signatures and follow up). Insurance verification and authorization approval for POPS services. Entering data into OPIE, obtaining detailed written orders (including physician signature), audit of work in progress (WIP) through date of delivery. Provides estimates of fees to families, including discussing their financial obligation (when appropriate) including financial counseling and means testing when indicated. Audit of EMR prior to submission for billing.
- Registration
- Provides secretarial and clerical support for the department managers and staff to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of work within the department. Performs various clerical support tasks on an ongoing basis
- Financial Counseling
This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
High School diploma required
Skills and Experience
1 year administrative experience required, preferrably in a health care setting.
Orthotics and Prosthetics prior exposure very beneficial.
Skilled with computers and data entry i.e., Microsoft Office, Excel & Word.
Proficient in EMR systems.
