Research Assistant I

Dormont Manufacturing Co; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,862 - 71,281; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery in New York seeks a scientist with a strong academic record to conduct experiments with pre-clinical animal models and contribute to contract analytics and physician enrollment processes.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to contracted terms, and meticulous documentation while coordinating with payors and physician offices.

Qualifications

• Scientific background required.
• Strong academic achievement and research experience.
• 0-2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments with pre-clinical animal models.
• Assist with contracts, analytics, and financial modeling related to managed care.
• Coordinate enrollment of physician offices in managed care plans.
• Ensure compliance of managed care companies with negotiated contracts.
• Resolve payor issues and liaise between physician offices and payors.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelors

Job description

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $22.53 - $34.27. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

Job Description

Years of Experience Required

Scientific background required. Outstanding record of academic achievement and research experience. 0-2

Years of Experience Preferred

Proven record of leadership through extracurricular activities or work. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively on a team with people at all levels of an organization. Excellent organization skills (ability to manage several concurrent tasks). Superior oral and written communications skills.

Physical Working Conditions

Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and Physical Therapists.

Environmental Working Conditions

Indoor area with frequent exposure located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.

Hazards OSHA

Category 1 Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.

Position & Unit Accountabilities

• Conduct experiments with pre-clinical animal models.
• Develops/Manages Processes & Systems - Assists with contracts. Assists in the negotiation of physician managed care contracts, analytics, and financial modeling.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Coordinates enrollment. Coordinates physician enrollment in managed care plans.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Ensures compliance. Ensures compliance of managed care companies with negotiated contracts.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Resolves payor issues. Follows up and resolves payment issues with Insurance Payors.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Acts as liaison. Acts as a liaison between physician offices and Insurance Payors.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Assists with meetings. Schedules, coordinates, and documents for all PHO related meetings.
• Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Maintains tracking logs. Creates and maintains tracking logs for Insurance Payor issues and accountability for closing out items.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Oversees PHO line. Oversees PHO phone line, answers and responds to inquiries, and assists with urgent physician office issues.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Attendance. Maintains satisfactory attendance record.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Maintains punctuality. Reports for duty punctually.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Adjusts to change. Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments.

Education Required

Bachelors

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.