Job Information
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Administrative Assistant in New York, New York
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Bargaining Unit:
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range: $62,400.00 - $62,500.00
Position Summary
This position will support the department by providing administrative support to our Non-Invasive Imaging team within the division of cardiology. The primary role of the Administrative Assistant is to work with our noninvasive cardiology team by providing administrative support, including making appointments for new fetal and follow-up patients. The ideal candidate will bring a positive and caring attitude, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and previous experience in a fast-paced practice or hospital setting.
At CUIMC, we are leaders in teaching, research, and patient care and are proud of the service and support we provide to our community. We apply the same rigor in our commitment to fostering an inclusive, thriving community and caring for our employees and their loved ones. We offer immediate eligibility and invest in our employees' families through comprehensive , , , and .
"Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process"
Responsibilities
- Serve as administrative support for the non-invasive imaging team within Pediatric Cardiology.
- Monitor the physicians' daily patient schedules.
- Serve as the contact for scheduling follow-up appointments for office visits and procedures; and obtaining referrals and verification coverage if needed.
- Review insurance information, obtain all necessary pre-certifications for procedures and other services, and obtain records and referrals information for patient appointments.
- Verify patient information in Epic. Determine and collect insurance payments and co-payments.
- Coordinate required patient documents to be scanned for Epic filing and designate to the appropriate personnel.
- Assist Physicians and Nurse Practitioners as needed.
- Confirm to all applicable HIPAA, billing compliance and safety guidelines.
- Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of related experience
- Epic Experience
- Bilingual Preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly