Cardiology Office Assistant — Patient Services & Scheduling

White Plains Hospital Inc; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in Yorktown Heights, NY seeks an organized Physician Office Assistant (Cardiology) to provide diversified clerical support, schedule patient appointments, verify insurance, and help maintain patient records. This non-exempt role interfaces with patients, families, physicians, and the care team in a fast-paced cardiology setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and minimal prior office or patient-relations experience; familiarity with EMR

Qualifications

• High School Required or GED.
• Less than 1 year of patient relations experience required.
• Less than 1 year of general office experience required.
• Less than 1 year of previous physician practice patient experience preferred.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge and EMR/electronic scheduling experience preferred (low proficiency).

Responsibilities

• Schedules and confirms patient appointments and arrival using Practice Management System.
• Handles sending/receiving patient records and documents; schedules procedures; pre-certifications.
• Verifies insurance coverage and patient demographics; scans and updates charts.
• Answers telephone, relays messages, provides information as needed.
• Maintains files; assists in establishing office systems; orders office supplies.
• Operates related office equipment; attends meetings and distributes minutes.
• Participates in daily huddles and practice team meetings; supports patient care team.

Skills

Patient relations experience

General office experience

Previous physician practice patient

Basic medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Scheduling

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in Yorktown Heights, NY seeks an organized Physician Office Assistant (Cardiology) to provide diversified clerical support, schedule patient appointments, verify insurance, and help maintain patient records. This non-exempt role interfaces with patients, families, physicians, and the care team in a fast-paced cardiology setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and minimal prior office or patient-relations experience; familiarity with EMR