Administrative Assistant, OB/GYN

Position SummaryThis position supports the administrative and operational needs of the department by working closely with executives as well as fellow administrative assistants while representing the department in a professional and welcoming manner.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.CLINICALRescheduling patients from the generated Epic report when provider cancellations occurOther miscellaneous duties as assigned by the practice manager, executive administrative assistant, or chairmanObtaining prior authorizations for medicationsMake patient appointmentsADMINISTRATIVESorting and opening mailSorting and routing faxes from the fax queue to administrative assistants based on their assigned providersScanning documents into Epic via OnBaseAssisting schedulers with appointment queueYou must contact Employee Health Services within 5 days of the start date for evaluation as to what exposure risk, if any is related to this position.Minimum QualificationsEducationHigh school or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Strong knowledge of medical terminology.ExperienceA minimum of 3 years of administrative experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.Prior experience working with patient records, billing, and scheduling in a clinical setting.Physical Requirements Walk, bend, twist, and reach above shoulder frequently in an office settingMust be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs. as part of the roleRegularly exposed to healthcare setting that may require personal protective equipmentRequires manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipmentAbout GW MFAMFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.The GW MFA's leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)