Physician Office Assistant (Full-Time)

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

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Physician Office Assistant for Clinic Somers in Somers, NY. This full-time, non-exempt role runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a total of 75 hours per pay period.

The successful candidate will perform diversified office-clerical duties, schedule patient appointments using the Practice Management System, verify insurance, obtain pre-certification, maintain charts, and support the health care team in daily huddles and routine

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Previous patient relations experience required (0–1 year).
• Less than 1 year General office experience required.
• Preferred: Basic medical terminology, EMR and electronic scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and confirms patient appointments using the Practice Management System.
• Manages sending/receiving patient records; schedules procedures; handles pre-certification and insurance verification; updates charts.
• Answers telephone, relays messages and provides information as needed.
• Maintains files and assists in establishing office systems; orders office supplies; operates related equipment.
• Attends meetings, takes and distributes minutes; participates in daily huddles and team meetings; supports patient care team.

Skills

Patient relations

Office administration

Communication skills

Typing / data entry

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Electronic Scheduling

Electronic Medical Records

Medical terminology

Job description

Physician Office Assistant (Full-Time)### Physician Office Assistant (Full-Time)Apply: Clinic Somers: Full time: Posted Today: JR235366**City/State:**Somers, New York**Department:**WPHPA Somers North\\_1**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**MON-FRI**Scheduled Hours:**8:30 AM-4:30 PM**Hours Per Pay Period:**75**Pay Rate/Range:**$22.6258-$33.9832For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.**Job Summary** A non-exempt position that performs diversified office-clerical duties as well as interacts and maintains efficient and positive communication with patients, families, physicians, providers and outside facilities and individuals. **Essential Functions*** Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.* Schedules and confirms patient appointments and arrival utilizing Practice Management System whenever available* Fulfills responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient records and documents; scheduling surgical procedures and tests; obtaining pre-certification for health care services; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; scanning; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete.* Answers telephone, relays messages, and provides information when necessary.* Maintains files and assists in establishing office systems.* Orders office supplies.* Operates related office equipment* Attends meetings, takes and distributes minutes* Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergencies; communicates concerns/ problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor* Adheres to White Plains Hospital infection control standards including, but not limited to hand hygiene* Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting relating to patient care and practice based issues.* Collaborates and communicates with the health care team* Completes annual mandatory requirements including Occupational Health Requirements* Attends mandatory in-services* Participates as a member of the patient care team and responsible for participating in daily huddles and regular schedule practice team meetings.* Utilizes cost containment practices* May prepare and maintain various statistical data* Performs all other duties as assigned**Qualifications*** High School Required or* GED* less than 1 year Previous patient relations experience required Required* less than 1 year General office experience Required* less than 1 year Previous physician practice patient experience Preferred* Basic medical terminology, Electronic Scheduling and Electronic Medical Record experience preferred. White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.