Medical/Office Assistant - NYU Langone Pediatric Associates- - Garden City

Job ID:

1160432_RR00119087

Facility:

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island Position Type:

Full-Time/Regular Shift:

Day Schedule:

Mon - Thu 8am-5pm & Sat 8am-12:30pm

Department:

Medical Office Support, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, NYUL FGP Village Peds (W8153), NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, and interact with us on LinkedIn (Opens in a new window), Glassdoor (Opens in a new window), Indeed (Opens in a new window), Facebook (Opens in a new window), Twitter (Opens in a new window), YouTube (Opens in a new window) and Instagram (Opens in a new window).

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical/Office Assistant - Peds - Garden City. In this role, the successful candidate Assists in the delivery of primaryHealth care and patient care management. Provides the necessary and appropriate support to ensure effective and efficient patient care throughout the practice site, through greeting, directing, and scheduling of patients and visitors. Serves as a liaison between patient and clinical practice site personnel.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned Greets patients and escorts them into the exam room; Verifies that patients have signed in and retrieves patient chart. Assists in a variety of treatments under supervision of physician. Assists with scheduling of tests and treatments. Prepares patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs, review meds and chief complaints. Prepares exam rooms and equipment for physicians. Provides quality patient care. Screens and triages patient telephone calls for referral to physician, as appropriate. Takes vital signs, patient histories, EKG s, holter monitors, glucose testing, finger sticks and other clinical skills that are consistent with those of a medical assistant working in this practice. Answers and addresses all telephone communication promptly and courteously, including: prescription refills, authorization requests, patient questions, patient issues, referrals, scheduling changes and emergency appointments. Maintains schedule in computer to ensure no gaps in schedule. Checks in patients, verifies and updates necessary information in the patient s medical record in computer. Responsible for daily confirmation of patient appointments, with appropriate notations indicated in the computer system when assigned. Takes messages. Performs various clerical duties in a timely and accurate manner. Screens visitors and responds to routine requests for information .Answers telephone and provides front desk support including scheduling appointments, obtaining referrals and copayments. Obtains test results from hospitals, laboratories, radiologists, doctor office etc. as requested. Retrieves and files charts. Maintains patient files, records and other information, as needed. Mails reports and completed forms if necessary. Orders and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment. Attends staff meetings as required by Practice Manager. Interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Provides copies of educational material to patients. Checks patients out when POS billing is not available. Contacts insurance carriers to obtain referrals and prior authorizations. Assists and obtains referrals to specialty practices when required. Complies with all HIPAA guidelines, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or GED. OtherGraduate from Medical Assistant program OR at least 2 years of Medical/Office related experience. 2 years Medical Assistant/Office related experience OR Graduate of Medical Assistant program. Excellent communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, multitasking, and customer service skills. Basic math and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Medical Assistant Certification. Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of IDX. . Assists patients with diplomacy and tact in all situations without a loss of composure. Communicates clearly and effectively with patients, physicians and other staff members.

Handles constant interruption. Understands patient needs and maintains patient confidentiality. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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Workplace discrimination is illegal. NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $55,326.59 - $58,396.88 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from NYU Langone. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. About NYU Langone Health Be Where Everyone Is Dedicated to Exceptional Care NYU Langone is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic health system with Magnet®-recognized status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our trifold mission to care, teach, and discover is achieved daily through NYU Langone's inclusive culture devoted to excellence across the organization. Here, you can advance your career supported by exceptionally talented faculty and staff in an environment where everyone works together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. Our Hiring Process Joining Our Team Get ready to start your career journey at NYU Langone, where cutting-edge research meets compassionate care, and discover how you can contribute to shaping the future of medicine. Step 1 Apply Online The NYU Langone hiring process begins with you applying through our online portal. Be sure to update and upload your resume. Shortly after you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation. Ten days after applying you will receive a talent assessment to be completed. Step 2 Schedule Interviews If selected to continue the interview process, HR will reach out via phone or email first. Then, depending on your position, they will schedule an interview with unit managers or team members. You are encouraged to dress professionally for all interviews. Step 3 Receive Offer If you successfully complete the interview process and are identified as a finalist for the position, we will require that you complete a professional reference process. After evaluating the completed references, a decision will be made on who will receive a preliminary offer. If you receive a preliminary offer, HR will start the onboarding process with an agreed-upon tentative start date. Step 4 Training & Orientation You will be contacted by an onboarding specialist who will work with you on your pre-boarding requirements. Once fully cleared, we will ask you to complete compliance orientation regulatory training. On your first day, you will attend an online required orientation to acclimate to the health system and report to your new department based on instructions provided by your hiring manager.