Program Assistant, Motion Analysis Center, Full-time

This position requires a basic understanding of human anatomy and attention to detail to assist with patient set up for clinical/research assessments using motion capture, and detailed processing of data using specific engineering programs.

In addition, this position requires other tasks and skills that include: insurance verification, scheduling appointments, using various computer applications (including Excel, Word, and Access), data entry, data management and organization, ability to follow regulations, policies and procedures, work with minimal supervision and with extensive detail, be able to set and meet deadlines, work cooperatively with others, and demonstrate good communication skills.

Responsibilities: 


* Responsible for scheduling/administration of any services offered within the Motion Analysis Center.


* Assists with set up and provides any needed support during the assessment by the clinician to support patient safety and to help with efficiency of the center.

Prepares clinic space and equipment for motion capture or other testing, assists with donning equipment on patient, assists in recording/monitoring data collected during an assessment, and assists with lab clean up.


* Assists with processing and labeling data as appropriate, which may include marker labeling/processing, gait labeling, etc.


* Greets everyone walking through the door at the Clinic.  Obtains or gives accurate information; explains policies and procedures to inform customers of correct processes; transfers calls and takes messages; assists customers in completing forms and documents; schedules outpatient customers and research participants for appointments; dispenses and receives documents such as consent forms, medical history forms, and invoices, and verifies them to ensure accuracy and completeness.


* Registers new patients in the computer system by obtaining demographics and insurance information.  Verifies insurance eligibility and authorization prior to the patient’s first appointment. Creates new medical records upon admission and maintains records/documentation until discharge. Discharges patients not seen over 60 days.


* Collects co-payments, writes receipts, prepares revenues for deposit, makes bank deposits according to Policy and prepares accurate end of day summaries and deposit information. 


* Provides general office support such as filing, copying and faxing.  Also assembles and submits data and information as requested by the Director/Manager.


* Transfers/stores data files according to office procedure to maintain organized and accurate filing systems; locates and retrieves files from manual or computerized systems to provide requested information; updates and corrects databases and other files to maintain accurate data/information; electronically delivers and/or mails files to provide requested information; creates and updates protocols/instruction manuals for the clinic.


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