Summary
Location
New York
Salary
$0k - $0k
Type
full-time
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About this role
Title: Practice Specialist
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Female Urology Clinical Operations
Work Days: Monday-Friday
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $33.48 - $38.91
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Job Responsibilities
- Assists with developing and implementing practice policies to improve operations and patient care activities.
- Develops and implements procedures to collect co-payments or prior patient balances from patients at the time of service.
- Oversees clinical administrative staff by coordinating schedules, work assignments, evaluations and training and development.
- Serves a subject matter expert in the use of the electronic medical record system. Assists providers and clinical staff in navigating records, trouble shooting issues and improving efficiency.
- Performs the orientation and training of new employees in office policies and procedures.
- Manages administrative and clinical calendars for faculty.
- Coordinates travel arrangements, registrations and professional memberships for faculty.
- Ensures that patient forms are updated as needed.
- Ensures that staff training and certification requirements for regulatory compliance are up to date.
- Responsible for procurement activities related to goods, services, and/or equipment as needed.
- Responsible for disbursement/reimbursement activities as needed.
- Troubleshoots patient and staff issues and refers difficult situations to managers. Escalates to the Human Resources Department as needed.
- Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
- Ensures that facilities and equipment are in optimal and proper working condition. Coordinates preventative maintenance and repairs as needed. May perform minor repairs if qualified and as needed. May advise on upgrades for performance enhancements.
- Assists with anticipating and arranging for coverage during vacation/sick/personal leave.
- Oversees the maintenance of exam rooms and patient waiting areas.
- Participates in all day-to-day activities of the office by assisting with patient reception, registration, appointments and other patient care related activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
- High School Diploma
Experience
Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Approximately 3 years prior related experience in an academic medical center
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact with multiple constituencies and exercise "people skills".
- Ability to exercise standards of professionalism, including appearance, presentation and demeanor.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills in person, via email and on the telephone.
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
Other facts
About Weill Cornell Medical College
Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world.
The doctors and scientists of Weill Cornell Medicine — faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Weill Cornell Physician Organization—are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies.
Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar offers a Cornell University medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria, and Turkey. Weill Cornell Medicine faculty provide comprehensive patient care at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. Weill Cornell Medicine is also affiliated with Houston Methodist.
At Weill Cornell Medicine, we connect the collective power of our integrated partners in education and research to provide world-class care for our individual patients—#CareDiscoverTeach.
What you'll do
- The Practice Specialist oversees daily clinical and administrative activities, assists in developing practice policies, and coordinates staff schedules and training. They also manage patient forms, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
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