Job Description
Position Summary: Assists providers with throughput of patients in the office, primarily with orders and authorizations for procedures and treatment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Obtains orders for physician review Generates/initiates order/powerplan per physician recommendation Performs appropriate documentation in medical record/EHR Assist with ordering labs per provider protocol Initiate and follow up on prior authorizations Assists in scheduling outpatient procedures Maintains patient flow Assists with medication reconciliation per provider protocol Triages calls
Required Qualifications:
Education and Training:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Certification as a medical assistant preferred Outpatient procedural or specialty clinic experience preferred. Experience with EMR systems, order entry, and chart review Knowledge of ICD10 and CPT coding Strong understanding of medication documentation and reconciliation
Work Shift Details:
Days, Weekday shiftsDepartment:
SCMG PROGRESSIVE SURGICAL ASSOCIATESBenefits for YouAt Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.
Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:
· Medical, Dental and Vision plans
· Life Insurance
· Flexible Spending Account
· Other voluntary benefit plans
· PTO and Sick time
· 401(k) plan with a match
· Wellness program
· Tuition Reimbursement
Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.
The expected pay for this position is listed below:
$20.33 - $25.41The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Medical assistant certification
- Outpatient procedural or specialty clinic experience
- Experience with EMR systems, order entry, and chart review
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
- Strong understanding of medication documentation and reconciliation
What We Do
Silver Cross Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare provider serving Will County and southwest suburban communities since 1895. We have been recognized as a 100 Top Hospitals National Award winner 11 times, honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group 19 times, and are rated 5 Stars by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In 2024, Healthgrades ranked Silver Cross #1 in Illinois for surgical care. With over 4,500 employees, physicians and volunteers, Silver Cross operates a 348-bed acute care hospital and 12 satellite facilities providing outpatient services and physician offices. We also operate a freestanding Emergency Department in Homer Glen, open 24/7, and 2 Urgent Care Centers, one in New Lenox on our main campus, and one in Mokena. We also operate Will County's ONLY Level III Perinatal Center with a 24-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through our collaboration with Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. What's more, Silver Cross partners with Chicago's leading academic medical centers to bring our community world-class care close to home, including University of Chicago Medicine, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and Rush University System for Health. Additionally, we partner with CTVSA (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates) for our nationally ranked heart program, as well as US HealthVest through the 100-bed Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital, located directly across from our main hospital campus. To learn more about Silver Cross Hospital, visit silvercross.org.
