Physician Office Assistant-OB/GYN (Full-Time)

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

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Physician Office Assistant for the OB/GYN department in West Harrison, NY. This full-time role supports diversified office-clerical duties and patient communication in a fast-paced practice.

Hours are typically 9 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday, with a day shift and on-site responsibilities. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and welcomes candidates with prior patient relations and general office experience.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 1 year or less experience in patient relations preferred.
• General office experience preferred (<1 year).
• Preferred: basic medical terminology and EMR/electronic scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and confirm patient appointments.
• Manage patient records and documents.
• Verify insurance and patient demographics.
• Assist with filing, chart updates, and office systems.
• Answer phones, relay messages, and provide information.

Skills

Patient relations

Phone handling

Office coordination

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Scheduling

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Physician Office Assistant-OB/GYN (Full-Time)### Physician Office Assistant-OB/GYN (Full-Time)Apply: 222 Westchester Ave (White Plains Hospital): Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR235063**City/State:**West Harrison, New York**Department:**WPHPA OB/GYN Partners\\_2**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**MON-FRI**Scheduled Hours:**9 AM-5 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. (Low proficiency) 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.### About UsWhite Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale.