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Clinical Business Operations Specialist
The University of Miami/UHealth department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinical Business Operations Specialist to work hybrid at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Clinical Business Operations Specialist serves as a lead to Clinical Business Operations Representatives and facilitates the prompt resolution of highly complex problems related to pre and post care that arise in daily clinical operations. The incumbent performs administrative and receptionist functions, to include answering incoming calls, efficient management of patients, and the acquisition of necessary patient care and records. The Clinical Business Operations Specialist assists patients in a courteous, efficient, and professional manner and ensures adherence to divisional and departmental service standards
Assists the department in managing expectations surrounding pre and post patient care.
Provides guidance and support to Clinical Business Operations Representatives and assists with training and continuous improvement.
Obtains or reviews all patient demographic information, insurance information and referral numbers.
Reviews clinical records for completeness including authorization, signatures, missing data, and other patient information.
Maintains confidentiality of all information.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department Specific Functions
Clinical Support Responsibilities (50%)
Answer phones, triage, and follow through on messages and information requests from patients using UChart and other communication channels.
Ensure CRM’s are handled daily
Confirmation of patient appointments daily.
Obtain pre-authorizations for medications and procedures; coordinate medical necessity letters and documentation for patient assistance programs under nurse or physician supervision.
Coordinate all aspects of patient admissions and outpatient procedures
Collaborate with clinical operations staff to ensure alignment between clinical and academic responsibilities.
Coordinate and supervise appointments for VIP and international patients.
Authorize pharmacy refills under physician supervision
Sending signed clinic notes as needed to outside physicians.
Obtaining outside medical records before the office visit.
Serve as liaison between the office and referring providers
Train Junior CBOR and MA’s
Assist with FMLA and ADA forms as needed
Administrative & Academic Responsibilities (50%)
Answer phones and manage communications with internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare and manage general and professional correspondence related to academic, research, and clinical work.
Schedule and coordinate the Fellow's schedule. Coordinate physician coverage of all patient-related matters
Copy, fax, and scan documents for distribution, filing, and meetings.
Schedule and coordinate physicians’ academic calendars, including interviews, meetings, lectures, conferences, and departmental events.
Submit leave requests and vacation/leave in accordance with departmental and university policies.
Coordinate travel arrangements for faculty, including hotel and flight bookings, and process travel reimbursements including the research team.
Support CME presentations and speaking engagements through scheduling and logistics.
Assist with education and training programs: arrange lectures, distribute educational materials, and coordinate with other training programs.
Coordinate Meetings as needed. Update and submit renewals for licenses and DEA registrations; manage credentialing, recredentialing, and membership payments.
Maintain up-to-date physician documentation (CME, board certifications, etc.).
Upkeep and distribution of the oncall schedule.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Core Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:
Skill in data entry with minimal errors.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Commitment to the University’s core values
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
