Faculty Group Practice Sec II-Intake/Sched (35)
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- 1134737_RR00097353
- Administrative/Office Support, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Plastic Surgery Ortho Unit (S994)
- Full-Time/Regular
- NYU Grossman School of Medicine (SOM)
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- M-F; 9AM – 5PM
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NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center. Ranked as the #1 Hospital for quality and patient safety by Vizient, Inc., and with 10 clinical specialties among the top 10 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report, NYU Langone’s culture is rooted in excellence in patient care, education, and research. NYU Langone comprises more than 320 locations throughout the New York area and in Florida, including six inpatient locations, a children’s hospital, and four emergency rooms. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
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NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation’s top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, 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 diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to med.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Faculty Group Practice Sec II-Intake/Sched (35).
In this role, the successful candidate The Faculty Group Practice Sec II will perform a variety of front-end administrative tasks to support practice operations including greeting patients, answering calls, scheduling patient appointments and other administrative duties as needed. Serves as a lead in front desk operations, provide training & support onboarding of new hires.
Job Responsibilities:
• Greets patients professionally both in person and on the phone
• Answers patient questions and/or properly refers questions and issues to the appropriate contact
• Optimizes provider schedules and patient access by establishing and maintaining efficient scheduling templates
• Promotes a positive patient experience throughout all patient interactions in person or by phone or other media
• Ensures availability of treatment information by retrieving and updating patient records
• Verifies insurance information and obtains information needed to schedule and bill for services
• Maintains office inventory and equipment by anticipating supply needs and expediting supply orders
• Performs other duties as needed
Administrative Responsibilities
• Serve as a lead in front desk operations by being the primary trainer and supporting the onboarding of new front desk employees.
Responsible for greeting patients and performing intake functions including registration, forms collection, updating information, and co-payment collection.
• Monitors Department Appointment Report (DAR) for checkmate “kick-outs”, appointment notes, insurance flags, and/or patients who need further assistance. .
• Gathers all patient demographic related data and materials from patients and/or their representatives. Obtains insurance information (ID card, member/group #s, etc.), verifies insurance eligibility electronically and collects insurance referral if applicable.
• Advises and/or collects patient and financial related documents and policies for patient visits including HIPAA, NOPP, MSPQ, ABN, Non-Participating, etc. including obtaining signatures where appropriate.
• Enrolls patients above the age of 5 to Patient Secure by obtaining the palm scan and a photo.
• Promotes the utilization of Check Mate kiosks. Greets and assists patient in using the checkmate kiosk when needed.
• Scans all necessary documents into Epic. Follows scanning guidelines and best practices for uploading outside documents- results, records, forms, etc. Ensures scanned documents are scanned to the correction location/order in Epic and with the correct document type to facilitate ease of locating documents.
• Reports errors or issues arising from checkmate kiosk, patient secure devices, or other equipment to management to facilitate timely resolution
• Monitors waiting areas to identify and communicate wait times
• Performs check-out functions including providing after visit summary information, scheduling follow-up visits, procedures and referrals, and collecting any time-of-service payments as needed. Promotes the use and sign-up of MyChart
• Answers phone calls and requests in a professional and patient friendly manner.
• Schedules routine appointments and follow ups for visits.
• On subsequent visits or calls, asks patients to verify demographic info and makes any necessary edits. Collects and/or asks patients to sign any missing patient related information.
• Answers patient questions to ensure understanding and patient satisfaction. Refers them, when necessary, to senior level staff or billing representative.
• Addresses patients and callers in pleasant and a professional manner while screening and/or handling calls. Takes messages or directs caller to appropriate person or area.
• Releases medical records in accordance with HIPPA and FGP ROI guidelines. Documents disclosures in EPIC and fulfills requests within a 10 day timeframe.
• Maintains patient privacy as it relates to HIPPA standards.
• Refers all inquiries regarding pre-authorizations/certifications to the appropriate person or area.
• Monitors and completes patient front-end work queues to address any pre or post visit missing information in a timely manner.
• Monitors and completes assigned administrative in-basket messages in a timely manner and according to practice guidelines.
• Remains current on latest best practices, policies and protocols (including workflow updates, FOCUS trainings, and job-related tasks)
• Maintains cleanliness of both personal and patient space, including waiting areas and restocks supplies as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization’s service standards and incorporates them into the performance duties.
• Provides material such as forms and letters for appropriate patient and/or provider needs.
• Maintains cooperative and professional relationships with physicians, nurses and office and clinical staff as well as access center representatives when applicable.
• Exercises skill in prioritizing assignments in order to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in workload, assignments, pressures of deadlines, competitive requirements and/or heavy workload.
• Demonstrates communication skills: Using appropriate vocabulary and grammar when obtaining and conveying information to physicians, nurses and staff at various levels; in person, over the phone, in writing and in electronically sent messages.
• Performs other related duties as needed by providers and supervisors.
Patient Experience and Access
- Serves as NYU Langone Health Faculty Group Practice Brand Ambassador by upholding the NYULH Mission, vision and values and promoting excellence in the patient experience, during every encounter.
• Drives consistency in every patient and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our FGP Service Strategy CARES (Connect, Align, Respond, Ensure, and Sign-Off)
• Greets patients warmly and professionally, stating name and role, and clearly communicates each step of the care/interaction as appropriate
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and site management to ensure a positive experience and timely resolution for all patient interactions and inquiries whether in person, by phone or via electronic messaging.
• Proactively anticipates patient needs, and participates in service recovery by applying the LEARN model (Listen, Empathize, Apologize, Resolve, Notify), and escalates to leadership as appropriate.
• Shares ideas or any observed areas of opportunity, to improve patient experience and patient access, with appropriate leadership. (i.e. ways to optimize provider schedules, how to minimize delays, increase employee engagement, etc.)
• Partners with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office team members to support collaboration and promote a positive patient experience.
• Takes a proactive approach in ensuring that practice staff are fully versed in the Access Agreement gold standard principles.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School diploma. Three years of relevant medical clerical experience. Knowledge of medical terminology. Light, accurate keyboarding skills required. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communications skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in computer literacy preferred. Knowledge of computer-based scheduling and appointment programs. Excellent telephone skills. Prior physician practice experience.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine 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.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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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 $55,616.08 – $55,616.08 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.
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How Our Employees Grow
Reginald P.
Administrative Support Supervisor
“My entire career journey with NYU Langone Health has been within the Emergency Department in various roles. It has always been humbling working with amazing people who are dedicated to helping others. Having the opportunity to work for the best Emergency Department in all of New York City is something I take with great pride and honor.”
Noa L.
Lead Access Center Representative
“When I first began working at NYU Langone Health, I felt a sense of belonging and realized this is where I want to spend the rest of my professional career. Since joining, I’ve pushed myself to do well in every position I have and to advance. I not only enjoy my current role, but I also enjoy learning about new topics. I am excited to explore what else NYU Langone has to offer me in my career.”
Madelyn B.
Senior Medical Secretary
“I knew that by choosing to work at NYU Langone Health, I’d grow into a role I always aspired to achieve. I wanted to experience a top-quality healthcare setting and work in the best hospital in New York City. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish, and through NYU Langone. I was able to obtain my Spanish Medical Interpreter Certification through their continuing education benefit.”
Nicolyn L.
Departmental Secretary
“I decided to build my career at NYU Langone Health because of the vast opportunities and room for growth I knew existed here. I felt that I’d be able to reach my full potential within the organization.”
Tammy S.
Sr. Practice Manager
“Patients and employees choose NYU Langone Health for the NYU Langone experience. As staff, we are given the opportunity every day to make a lasting impression by being a part of a patient –centered medical team. Part of our mission is to serve and discover through an integrated academic culture that is devoted to excellence in patient-care and education. NYU Langone serves its staff by encouraging us to discover how we fit into the big picture by supporting our career goals. The hospital provides many resources to enhance our personal and professional development. I have utilized the amazing tuition assistance benefit to help me obtain a Master’s Degree in public Administration, and have always felt emboldened to dream big and provided the support to succeed along my career trajectory.”
Maria P.
Administrative Coordinator
“NYU Langone Health offers several career and learning opportunities, and a great benefits package for staff, which are strong motivators to build a lifelong career in the organization.”
Johanna J.
Hospital Concierge
“NYU Langone Health supports their employees and will provide you with many opportunities to grow through their career development program. In my current position, I took a refresher course in Microsoft Word to enhance my current skill set. I am looking forward to taking more courses at NYU Langone to further my skills.”
Abiodun N.
Admin Manager
“What we do at NYU Langone Health is very impactful. I’m proud to be a part of the movement that provides for and supports the community. I love when I get to collaborate with my staff. I strive to make them feel included and heard. The teams I’ve worked on have always been welcoming, and we all continue to work together to reach our goal.”