Clinical Business Operations Specialist

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. 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 The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.