Office Support Floating Coordinator

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field you will find HSS an innovative supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $31.59 - $48.08. 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.

What you will be doing

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION Required

Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study

Associates

Education Requirements

5 plus years Physician office experience may be considered in lieu of education

EDUCATION - Preferred

Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study

Educations Requirements

Some College preferred

LICENSURE Required

Certification Requirements

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE Preferred

EXPERIENCE Required

Minimum Years of Experience Type of Experience

2 Healthcare/Medical-Medical Secretary

Additional Requirements

EXPERIENCE Preferred

Minimum Years of Experience Type of Experience

Additional Requirements

SKILLS -

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong customer service orientation.

Superior written and oral communication skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Ability to follow through with tasks to completion

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Ability to effectively and accurately follow directions or instructions

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team; offers to help coworkers when needed

Detail-oriented

Ability to escalate issues appropriately

Consistently displays a positive attitude towards ones work and work environment

Strong computer skills

Knowledge of healthcare and health insurance

SKILLS Preferred

Experience with Epic preferred; Familiarity with medical terminology.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs ).

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Examples: executive management and secretarial positions.

Behavioral & Leadership Competencies: Team Members (Provided & Standardized by HR)

Performance Mindset : Demonstrates critical thinking to identify challenges impacting work and recommends solutions. Takes measurable action to change learn and grow.

Communication : Communicates in a clear and organized manner that achieves desired results. Speaks and writes professionally and respectfully. Listens actively and empathetically.

Collaboration : Understands how ones work connects and intersects with other team members work and HSS goals. Actively works with others and engages in dialogue when differences exist. Is open to receiving feedback.

Empowerment : Shares ideas and points of view. Volunteers to take on stretch assignments and/or additional responsibilities identified by and/or with manager.

Engagemen t: Cares about the mission of HSS. Is an active participant in meetings and interactions with colleagues and/or patients. Demonstrates a desire to learn and grow. Understands how behavior and attitude impact the broader team and acts in a way that supports the culture and teams engagement.

Adherence to HSS Policies : Respects and holds self and/or others accountable to following HSS Policies and Code of Conduct. (Examples: Time and Attendance Professionalism Safety Privacy and a commitment to providing or supporting service excellence to patients.)

Position Competencies

Patient Service & Communication Skills: Answers phones and greets patients courteously clearly and efficiently . Demonstrates a professional demeanor empathy discretion and respect in all patient interactions. Ensures timely internal/external communication via phone email or in-person regarding appointments instructions and follow-ups. Handles patient concerns calmly and a ppropriately escalate s concerns to administrative manager or clinical staff when necessary.

Scheduling & Surgical Coordination : Schedules new visits follow-ups post-ops and ancillary tests as directed by physicians or office managers. Coordinates surgical dates enters them into EPIC ensures pre-authorization within required timelines and confirms all necessary documentation and pre-testing is complete prior to surgery. Referral & Authorization Management Manages referrals and obtains insurance authorizations within required timeframes including urgent cases as identified by physicians.

Financial Transactions & Billing Support : Collects payments at the time of service and processes them accurately. Completes daily batch reconciliations submits funds within required timeframes and follows billing protocols for both in-office and surgical services. Collaborates with the Revenue Cycle Team (as needed) to ensure adherence to front-end office business transaction policies.

Administrative & Operational Support : Creates updates and prepares patient charts in advance of appointments or procedures ensuring accurate patient identifiers. Scans documents into EMR according to hospital scanning guidelines. Manages physician calendars arranges travel and processes travel expense reimbursements (as needed) . Drafts correspondence written communications and prepares documents as requested . Maintains office supply inventory (medications) and orders as needed. Coordinates with various departments and facilitates communication between physicians staff and hospital departments.

Flexibility & Coverage : Serves as back-up for Office Manager and Staff Secretary adapting quickly to cover varied responsibilities. Adjusts to changing situations schedules and work assignments without disruption to patient care or office operations. Flexibility in commuting as necessary to various HSS locations/sites based on onboarding agreement for the position.

Technical & Systems Proficiency: Proficient in the use of electronic medical records systems (e.g. Epic) and n avigates scheduling billing and Microsoft Office software with competence. Operates phones system scanners copiers printers and other front-desk technology efficiently. Learns and adapts to new systems policies and technologies relevant to office operations.

Workflow Management & Problem Resolution : Manages workload effectively prioritizing tasks to meet patient and departmental needs. Addresses operational issues in a timely manner and ensures full resolution . Works with other departments to coordinate services and resolve interdepartmental challenges.

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.

Required Experience:

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