Office Assistant
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Job Location:
Old Westbury, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
New York Institute of Technologys six schools and colleges offer undergraduate graduate and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science data science and cybersecurity; biology health professions and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit independent private and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955 it welcomes nearly 8000 students worldwide.
The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island New York; Jonesboro Arkansas; and Vancouver British Columbia as well as programs around the world. More than 112000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians architects scientists engineers business leaders digital artists and healthcare professionals. Together the universitys community of doers makers healers and innovators empowers graduates to change the world solve 21st-century challenges and reinvent the future.
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Responsibilities
New York Institute of Technologys College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic Health Care Center is seeking a full-time Office Assistant.
We are seeking a highly organized and personable Office Assistant to join our this role you will be the first point of contact for patients providing exceptional customer service while handling administrative tasks efficiently. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist patients ensuring a welcoming and positive experience.
- Answer phone calls schedule appointments and manage the clinics appointment calendar.
- Check patients in and out ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed.
- Verify patient information including insurance details and proper PCP attribution change.
- Process patient payments including co-pays and past due balances and handle billing inquiries.
- Assist with patient referrals ensuring necessary documentation is sent to the appropriate medical facilities. Follow up with specialists to collect visit summary notes.
- Coordinate communication between patients doctors billing and other clinic staff.
- Log patient communication in eClinicalWorks (eCW) via telephone encounters.
- Maintain a clean and organized front desk and waiting area.
- Managed electronic health records (EHR) and ensure patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assist with other administrative tasks as assigned including filing faxing and mailing documents.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or certification in healthcare administration is a plus.
Previous experience in a front desk or customer service role preferably in a healthcare setting.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) and familiar with electronic health record systems.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Maintain an approachable demeanor with a focus on patient care.
Must be able to interact with patients insurers and team members in a responsible professional and ethical manner.
At least two years of preferred Medical Office experience and an understanding of Medical Terminology.
Preferred Medical Assistant Training and/or certification.
Other Information
New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal andprofessional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off holidays tuition remission and retirement plans with employer contributions.
New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidate experience/expertise education/training key skills geographic location internal peer equity as well as market organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Typing
- Microsoft Office
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- QuickBooks
- Office Experience
- 10 Key Calculator
- Front Desk
- Filing
- Administrative Experience
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