Research Intern at Associated… · Syracuse

Summary: Associated Medical Professionals of NY, PLLC is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services. The Research Intern will assist the research department with patient care needs, treatment appointments, and coordination of medical procedures. Responsibilities: - Communication with patients weekly on status of approval for treatments - Assists with the coordination of procedures and medical clearance for treatments and communicates the scheduling with the patients - Chart preparation and educational preparation as needed - Maintains inventory of medical supplies - Phone Triage: - Answers phones, forward call to appropriate nurse or physician - Schedule f/u appointments for patients within the research department - Documentation of phone calls with patients and outcome - Supports with complex papers and reports and helps in preparation of research grant proposals - Attends required meetings - Participates in professional development activities - Initiates and willingly accepts special projects as needed - Maintains strictest confidentiality - Performs other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - One year of medical experience in a medical practice setting - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Knowledge of healthcare insurance verification and pre-authorization process - Clinical administration skills - Electronic Medical Records Experience - Knowledge of medical billing or willingness to learn - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form - Thorough knowledge in computer information systems - Ability to frequently stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear - Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Required Skills: Medical experience in medical practice setting, Healthcare insurance verification, Pre-authorization process, Clinical administration, Electronic Medical Records, Medical billing Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)