Wppa Office Assistant

## WPPA OFFICE ASSISTANT Apply:
750 White Plains Road:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR234793
** City/State:
** Scarsdale, New York
** Department:
** WPHPA ENT _3
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* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Work Days:
** MON-FRI, VARIED HOURS
** Scheduled

Hours:

** Day
* * Hours Per Pay Period:
** 75
* * Pay Rate/Range:**$22.6258 to $33.9332

For 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)