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Nkrumah Neurosurgery and Spine is a private practice in Neurosurgery in New Hyde Park, NY. We are professional and focused on individualized patient care. If you join Nkrumah Neurosurgery and Spine, you will become part of an innovative team dedicated to working together to providing our patients with the highest possible level of service.
Our work environment includes:
- Flexible working hours
- Modern office setting
- Collaborative atmosphere
```Job Overview```
We are seeking a compassionate Front Desk assistant to join our team. As a Front Desk assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing quality patient care and assisting healthcare professionals in a variety of administrative tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a clinical setting and contribute to the well-being of patients.
```Duties```
- Greet, receive and prepare patients for appointments
-Faciliate patient check out after appointments
- Support clinical staff in facilitating work for throughout the day
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Handle medical administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient information, coding medical procedures, requesting prior authorization, booking OR time
- Ensure the cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and equipment in a manner consistent with OSHA standards, CLIA requiremetns and Universal Precautions procedures
- Maintain inventory of medical supplies and materials
- Provide exceptional patient service by addressing inquiries, concerns, and providing necessary information
- Prepare timely, legible and complete documentation of all patient care
- Oversee that incoming requests from patients, providers, pharmacies and insurance carriers are recorded and triaged / completed in a timely manner
- Participate in quality improvement and utlilization review activities
```Qualifications```
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology
- Experience in a hospital or clinical setting is highly desirable
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff. Proficiency in English and Spanish is highly desirable.
- Proficient in medical administrative support tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records, and working with electronic medical records
- Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Basic life support certification is a plus
Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in the lives of our patients. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New Hyde Park, NY 11042 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Hyde Park, NY 11042: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
