Req Number 152623

Office Assistant

East Meadow, NY or Hauppauge, NY

Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-5pm

Temp to Hire

FlexStaff is seeking an Office Assistant for our client, a leading provider of osseointegration prosthetics, scoliosis bracing, sports bracing and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist clerical staff with assigned administrative duties

• Oversees petty cash fund

• Implements an efficient system for other staff to access files and records.

• Obtain insurance information, verification, and pre-authorization via appropriate method

• Verify that all billing is processed daily and that it is accurate, timely, and fully documented.

• Review clinician charts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.

• Coordinate scheduling of practitioner schedules

• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Complete understanding of medical reimbursement and terminology.

• Strong knowledge of state, federal and regional collection, and reimbursement laws where applicable.

• Experience with patient financial counseling.

• Strong interpersonal, oral (including telephone) and written communication skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate degree in office administration or related field preferred.

• At least three years of administrative and clerical experience required.

• At least three years healthcare billing/collections experience required.

• Experience in Orthopedics preferred.

• O&P Software (Medflex/OPIE), preferred.

BENEFITS:

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $23-$23/hour

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.