Admin Specialist-Hometown Health
- Requisition ID
- 185271
- Department
- 500620 Reimbursements Services
- Schedule
- Full Time - Eligible for Benefits
- Shift
- Day
- Category
- Clerical & Administrative Support
Position Purpose | |
The Administrative Specialist is responsible for providing professional, quality administrative support to multiple departments within Hometown Health.In addition, under the direction of leadership, this position possesses leadership qualities in order to coordinate administrative support for all levels of operations. | |
Nature and Scope: | |
The Administrative Specialist is responsible for providing administrative assistance to assigned areas within Hometown Health; assistance that includes, but is not limited to, greeting customers and visitors, filing, answering phone calls, running data from the reporting system and creating reports, tracking and analyzing department budget expenses and discrepancies, submitting state and federal filings, coordination of special events and travel, scheduling and coordinating meetings with internal and external customers, creating and updating correspondences for meetings, and monitoring the department supply inventory and usage and ordering of replacement items as needed. In addition to these duties, the incumbent will also be required, at times, to accept cash, checks and premiums from members. The incumbent will be responsible for comprehension of benefit and plan documents and be able to reference those documents when appropriate. This position is responsible for communication, which is often of a confidential nature, and coordination of work flow between departments and all other support staff.In addition, this position has daily internal/external contact with Renown Health leadership, administrative staff, physicians, vendors, legal firms, physician offices, staff and visitors.Additionally, this position is responsible for creating and maintaining filing and archive systems, maintaining the business appointment calendars of the assigned leadership, when required, and providing telephone and personal liaison support. Expected characteristics of this position include, but are not limited to, work independently and have the ability to prioritize and organize the workload to ensure that the department deadlines are met. Other duties may at time be assigned as needed. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Specialist perform any activities related to the appeal management process other than: Performance of review of service request for completeness of information Collection and transfer of non-clinical data.Such data may include demographic information, employer name, insurance information, date of surgery, physician name, facility name, etc. Acquisition of structured clinical data in the form of medical records requests Activities that do not require evaluation or interpretation of clinical information This position does notprovide patient care. | |
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. | |
Minimum Qualifications:Requirements - Required and/or Preferred | |
Education: | Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.Strong preference for additional education specific to secretarial functions and business administration. |
Experience: | Minimum of two years of secretarial experience, strong preference for additional experience and experience supporting executive level positions.Applicants with experience in a health care setting will be given preference. |
License(s): | None |
Certification(s): | None |
Computer / Typing: | Professional: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. |
Benefits
Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.
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Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Environment
Renown Health is northern Nevada's healthcare leader and Reno's only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. We are an entire network of hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, lab services, medical specialties, and x-ray and imaging services - with more than 7,000 nurses, doctors and care providers dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.
For Providers: Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are affiliate partners in Nevada's first integrated academic health system. The affiliation aims to improve the health of the community, region, and state through research, medical education, and expanded clinical care. Renown physicians participate as joint faculty at UNR Med for teaching, lectures, supervising clinical rotations, and other academic activities for the education of medical and physician assistant students, residents and fellows.