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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Office Assistant NYU Langone South Shore Neurologic Associates as a Office Assistant – FLOAT.   This role will work at the following NYU Locations:  Patchogue, Islip, Middle Island and Bellport. 

In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for providing basic front desk support for clinical intake operations May be responsible for pre authorizations and certifications with the exception of surgical procedures

Job Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned Provides reception assistance i e greet patients answer calls requests for assistance are directed to proper individual etc Screens telephone callers in pleasant and a professional manner; handles call; take messages or directs caller to appropriate person or area Schedules routine appointments nbsp;follow ups for visits and procedures that do not require or have already been pre authorized Refers all inquiries regarding pre authorizations/certifications to the appropriate person Responsible for collecting and completing any patient related documents Assist patient in enrolling in Patient Secure if necessary Responsible for daily confirmation of patient appointments with appropriate notations in system Maintains schedule to ensure no gaps in scheduling system Responsible for patient check in and check out Gathers all patient demographic related data and materials from patients andor their representatives Obtains insurance information ID card member group #s etc verifies insurance eligibility electronically nbsp;takes their picture and asks them to use Patient Secure On subsequent visits asks them to verify demographic info and makes any necessary edits Collect and ask patients to sign patient related documents including HIPAA MSPQ ABN etc Follow up with patients and/or their representatives physician offices etc to gather missing data and materials in order to complete the intake process or refers to more senior level staff Responsible for collecting co pays and any other balances owed to institution Scan all necessary documents insurance cards lab requisitions etc into the intake system Monitors intake work queue for timely intake completion May be responsible for pre authorizations and certifications with the exception of surgical procedures Ensures that appropriate procedure and diagnosis coding is utilized in the pre certification and verification process and questions physicians if appropriate to ensure accuracy and completeness of information Assists patients who have a question regarding insurance coverage Refers patients who are in need of counsel on financial matters based on established criteria e g denial of electronic insurance eligibility ABN questions/concerns questions regarding insurance or pay or restrictions making payment multi plan determinations any and all issues/questions/concerns relating to financial matters to the appropriate business officecontact Maintains cooperative and professional relationships with physicians nurses and office and clinical staff Types routine material such as forms and letters envelopes etc Types materials neatly accurately and according to instructions Answers patient questions to ensure understanding and patient satisfaction or refers them to more senior level staff Maintains confidentiality on matters to which they are privileged Maintains and receives files for area Maintains files in organized and up to date manner in order to facilitate their retrieval Completes filing in accordance with departmental procedures Sorts and distributes documents and forms for area section Distributes materials according to content of communications and departmental procedures Logs in materials with respect to time and data when applicable Processes incoming and outgoing documents Completes forms neatly Secures appropriate signatures and forwards documents/forms to correct destination based on pertinent Medical Center procedures Maintains copy for files Faxes documents in accordance with departmental procedures Maintains supplies and cleanliness of space restocks supplies as needed Notifies supervisor of any shortage of supplies May assist provide guidance and/or train staff with completing intake related duties

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School or equivalent Excellent organizational interpersonal and verbal and written communications skills strong customer service skills and ability to complete multiple tasks efficiently and thrive in a team work environment Knowledge of Microsoft Office database and internet applications Light accurate keyboarding skills

Preferred Qualifications:
6 months Physician practice office experience Knowledge of medical terminologyKnowledge of EPIC Ambulatory

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.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island 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 $51,206.56 – $48,308.00 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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