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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Faculty Group Practice Sec I-I.

The Faculty Group Practice Sec I 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

Job Responsibilities:

Greets patients professionally both in person and on the phoneAnswers patient questions and/or properly refers questions and issues to the appropriate contactOptimizes provider schedules and patient access by establishing and maintaining efficient scheduling templatesPromotes a positive patient experience throughout all patient interactions in person or by phone or other mediaEnsures availability of treatment information by retrieving and updating patient recordsVerifies insurance information and obtains information needed to schedule and bill for servicesMaintains office inventory and equipment by anticipating supply needs and expediting supply ordersPerforms other duties as needed

Administrative Responsibilities

Responsible for greeting patients and performing intake functions including registration forms collection updating information and co-payment collectionMonitors Department Appointment Report DAR for checkmate, kick outs, appointment notes insurance flags and/or patients who need further assistanceGathers 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 applicableAdvises 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 appropriateEnroll patients above the age of 5 to Patient Secure by obtaining the palm scan and a photoPromotes the utilization of Check Mate kiosks Greets and assists patients in using the Checkmate kiosk when neededScans all necessary documents into Epic Follows scanning guidelines and best practices for uploading outside documents results records forms etcEnsures scanned documents are scanned to the correct location/order in Epic and with the correct document type to facilitate ease of locating documentsReports errors or issues arising from checkmate kiosk patient secure devices or other equipment to management to facilitate timely resolutionMonitors waiting areas to identify and communicate wait timesPerforms check-out functions including providing after-visit summary information scheduling follow-up visits procedures and referrals and collecting any time-of-service payments as neededPromotes the use and sign-up of MyChartAnswers phone calls and requests in a professional and patient-friendly manner Schedules routine appointments and follow-ups for visitsOn subsequent visits or calls ask patients to verify demographic info and make any necessary editsCollects and/or asks patients to sign any missing patient-related informationAnswers patient questions to ensure understanding and patient satisfaction Refers them when necessary to senior-level staff or billing representativeAddresses patients and callers in pleasant and a professional manner while screening and/or handling callsTakes messages or directs caller to appropriate person or areaReleases medical records by HIPPA and FGP ROI guidelines Documents disclosures in EPIC and fulfills requests within a 10-day timeframeMaintains patient privacy as it relates to HIPPA standardsRefers all inquiries regarding pre-authorizations/certifications to the appropriate person or areaMonitors and completes patient front-end work queues to address any pre or post-visit missing information promptlyMonitors and completes assigned administrative in basket messages in a timely manner and according to practice guidelinesRemains current on latest best practices policies and protocols including workflow updates FOCUS training and job related tasksMaintains cleanliness of both personal and patient space including waiting areas and restocks supplies as neededDemonstrates knowledge of the organization's service standards and incorporates them into the performance dutiesProvides material such as forms and letters for appropriate patient and/or provider needsMaintains cooperative and professional relationships with physicians nurses and office and clinical staff as well as access center representatives when applicableExercises skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work promptly when there are changes in workload assignments pressures of deadlines competitive requirements and/or heavy workloadDemonstrates 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 messagesPerforms 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 encounterDrives consistency in every patient and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our FGP Service Strategy CARES Connect Align Respond Ensure and Sign OffGreets patients warmly and professionally stating names and role and clearly communicating each step of the care/interaction as appropriateWorks 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 messagingProactively anticipates patient needs and participates in service recovery by applying the LEARN model Listen Empathize Apologize Resolve Notify and escalate to leadership as appropriateShare 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 minimize delays increase employee engagement etcPartners with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office team members to support collaboration and promote a positive patient experienceTakes 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 Excellent organizational interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills strong customer service orientation Basic knowledge of word processing spreadsheet databases and Internet applications Light accurate keyboarding skills required Ability to complete multiple tasks efficiently and thrive in a teamwork environment which pursues a positive patient care experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: Intermediate knowledge of computer-based scheduling and appointment programs is strongly preferred

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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