WPPA OFFICE ASSISTANT, Larchmont

White Plains Hospital Inc; Village of Larchmont (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in Larchmont, NY is seeking an Office Assistant to perform diversified clerical duties and maintain positive communication with patients, families, physicians and staff in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

You will schedule and confirm patient appointments, manage records, assist with procedures, verify insurance and demographics, answer phones, and support daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• 0–1 year of previous patient relations experience is required.
• 0–1 year of general office experience is required.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge and EMR experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and confirms patient appointments using Practice Management System when available.
• Updates and manages patient records, schedules procedures/tests, and verifies insurance and demographics.
• Answers telephone, relays messages and provides information.
• Maintains files and assists in establishing office systems; orders office supplies.
• Attends meetings and takes/distributes minutes; participates in daily huddles.
• Adheres to infection control standards and collaborates with health care team.

Skills

Patient relations

General office experience

Medical terminology

EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Scheduling

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

## WPPA OFFICE ASSISTANT, LarchmontApplylocations: 2071 Boston Post Rdtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR231656**City/State:**Larchmont, New York**Department:**WPHPA Larchmont\_1**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**MON-FRI**Scheduled Hours:**8:30 AM-5 PM**Hours Per Pay Period:**75**Pay Rate/Range:**$22.6258 to $33.9332For 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.