Operations/Administrative Assistant - Healthcare

Job description

Doylestown Emergency Associates, PC (DEA) is seeking a part-time (15-20 hrs/week) energetic, and highly motivated Operations/Administrative Assistant with healthcare experience to join our emergency practice located in Doylestown, PA. DEA is a private and democratic emergency physician group that has been providing emergency care at Doylestown Hospital for over 30 years.

Please note that this part-time administrative assistant role has significant growth potential and could lead to a full-time position in the future.

Doylestown Health is recognized on the national and regional levels, ranking in Newsweek’s annual list of World’s Best Hospitals and as one of the best hospitals in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report. Doylestown Hospital also earned a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award® for Patient Experience.

SUMMARY OF JOB:

• Provide administrative and operations support to ensure practice efficiency.
• Performs administrative duties such as sorting mail, filing, copying, etc.
• Takes ownership and maintains accurate provider credentialing and employment files.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of group health, dental, and other benefit plans.
• Responsible for coordinating provider chart deficiencies with DEA billing company and Hospital coders.
• Assists with resolution of patient billing and insurance inquiries.
• Provides support with new hire onboarding including payroll forms, benefit applications, malpractice applications, and PA background checks and other clearances.
• Prepares communications, such as meeting minutes, emails, reports and other important correspondence.
• Develops and updates administrative systems to make them more efficient.
• Supports manager by taking a pro-active approach to responsibilities and streamlining them when appropriate.
• Exhibits strong professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years administrative or office manager experience in a health care setting.
• Strong proficiency of Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Knowledge of Meditech or other EHR systems.
• Medical billing or coding experience a plus, but not a requirement.
• Knowledge of provider credentialing process a plus, but not a requirement.

This is a part-time position with competitive pay. We offer opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for providing exceptional administrative support in a medical practice setting, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Healthcare setting:

• Inpatient
• Outpatient
• Private practice

Medical specialties:

• Emergency Medicine

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have provider credentialing or medical billing experience?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 3 years (Required)
• Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer skills: 3 years (Required)
• administrative assistant: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Doylestown, PA 18901 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Doylestown, PA 18901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person