WPPA OFFICE ASSISTANT

## WPPA OFFICE ASSISTANTApply: 185 Kisco Ave: Full time: Posted Today: JR233490**City/State:**Mount Kisco, New York**Department:**WPHPA Dermatology**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**MON-FRI, OCCASIONAL WEEKENDS**Scheduled Hours:**Day**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) #J-18808-Ljbffr