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Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.

If this describes you then let’s talk!

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

Work Shift

What you will be doing

JOB DESCRIPTION

Patient Access Specialist
Patient Registration

Full-Time

A highly visible customer service position that is responsible for the reception of patients, families, and health care providers. The Patient Access Specialist is an expert in areas of customer service, registration/scheduling, insurance, and HSS Standards of Care. Patient Access Specialist is expected to score in the top 5% of measurable categories within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to all patients, visitors, and customers

• Prioritize patient flow

• Verify insurance and obtain benefits

• Triage phone calls and schedule appointments

• Respond to patient, visitor, and customer inquiries

• Obtain patient demographics, personal information, and medical history by interviewing patients

• Collect payments

• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein

A high school diploma or equivalent (G. E.D.), may include specialized or vocational courses. High School Diploma EDUCATION PREFERRED

Associates CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIRED


SKILLS PREFERRED

Working knowledge of medical terminology. Self directed, motivated, resourceful, demonstrates initiative. Working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications: Word, Excel, Outlook. Proficiency in EPIC Prelude and Cadence Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages Performs accurate typing at 45-60 wpm Bilingual a plus

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.