Research Assistant

Overview

Research Assistant I at Hospital for Special Surgery.

What you will be doing. 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.

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

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

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

• 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 of managed care companies with negotiated contracts.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff – Follows up and resolves payment issues with insurance payors.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff – Acts as a liaison between physician offices and insurance payors.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff – Schedules, coordinates, and documents for all PHO related meetings.
• Maintains Documentation & Manages Information – Maintains tracking logs for insurance payor issues and accountability for closing out items.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff – Oversees PHO phone line, answers inquiries, and assists with urgent physician office issues.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff – Maintains satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff – Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments.

Education Required:

Bachelors. Education Preferred: (not specified in original content).

Certifications/Licensure

Required:

(not specified in original content). Certifications/Licensure Preferred: (not specified in original content).

Skills Required/Preferred:
Non-specified; general emphasis on leadership, collaboration, organization, and communication.

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and 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 law.

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 scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and Fair Market Value evaluation.

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