Location: Ithaca,NY, USA
WHY CHOOSE TO JOIN US?WE VALUE OUR TEAM!When you come to work for Cayuga Medical Associates, you join a growing multispecialty physician group practice based in the heart of the Finger Lakes in upstate New York, with more than 22 specialties located in Tompkins, Cortland, and Schuyler Counties. Partnering with Cayuga Medical Center, we strive to provide the best patient care in our region. Our commitment to service excellence sets us apart. Our Cornerstones: Patient-Centered Excellence, Teamwork, Safety, Respect, and Professionalism, guide us as we provide care for our community.As a part of those Cornerstones, it's very important to us that we create a work environment where people feel welcomed, comfortable, valued for what they bring to the organization, and recognized for their contributions. It goes beyond salary and benefits. We work hard to develop an environment and culture that attracts top-quality talent. That is what sets Cayuga Medical Associates apart.We offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package including sign-on bonuses for eligible positions, as well as liberal paid time-offOur full-time and our benefited part-time employees receive the same benefits package (paid time-off benefits are prorated for part-timers)Health insurance coverage becomes effective within four weeks of your start date.PTO is available to use immediately!Tuition reimbursement is available for career-related education.What you'll do:Check in patients upon arrivalVerify/update patient demographicsScan insurance cardsCollect outstanding balances and co-paysAssist with additional scheduling such as labs, x-rays, procedures, or testing; send ordersTake messages and triage phone callsSchedule patient appointmentsInitiate paperwork for insurance referrals and pre-authorizationsCheck out patient and print CVSResponsible for daily cash out and bank depositRecords releasesMonitor fax tank and scan recordsOur ideal candidate will have:Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilityAbility to think through potential solutions to issuesGood time management and prioritization skillsGood computer skills- Medent and Microsoft Office are utilizedHigh school diploma or equivalentPrevious medical office experience preferredCollege-level training/education in a healthcare support field preferredPrevious EMR use/training helpful*Please note, not all of the listed skills are necessary to be qualified or considered for this role.What does CMA offer?CMA offers an agile, inclusive, and supportive culture where every employee is respected. CMA is based in beautiful Ithaca, NY where nature abounds and a strong sense of community thrives. Ithaca is home to two esteemed institutes of higher education, Ithaca College and the world-renowned Cornell University. Ithaca offers four dynamic seasons for outdoor enthusiasts, as well as easy access to urban opportunities within a half-day drive (i.e., Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany, New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia). Benefits begin within 1 month of hireGenerous PTO package availableCompetitive salariesProfessional development stipends and malpractice insuranceMedical, dental, and vision insuranceOptional life and disability insurance403(b) retirement plan with employer contributionTuition assistanceCareer advancement opportunitiesCell phone discountMajor holidays offFinal pay rates are determined by a number of factors including years of experience, licensure, and certification where applicable.