Office Assistant - Float Pool - Nassau

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Office Assistant - Float Pool - Nassau. In this role, the successful candidate Provides the necessary and appropriate support to ensure effective and efficient patient care throughout the practice site, through greeting, directing, and scheduling of patients and visitors. Serves as a liaison between patient and clinical practice site personnel. Travels to other practice locations as required.Job Responsibilities:Performs other duties as assigned.Provides the necessary and appropriate support to ensure effective and efficient practice. Greets patients and visitors. Answers and addresses all telephone communication, including: prescription refills, authorization requests, patient questions, patient issues, referrals, scheduling changes and emergency appointments. Maintains schedule to ensure no gaps in scheduling system. Checks in patients, verifies and updates necessary information in the patient's medical record in computer. Responsible for daily confirmation of patient appointments, with appropriate notations indicated in the computer system when assigned. Takes messages accurately with appropriate patient information. Acts as a liaison within the practice.Responsible for maintenance of patient medical record system. Files charts, coordinates lab work, physician's reports, etc. Maintains and updates patient charts. Types correspondences as directed Sorts and delivers mail, medical records and other correspondences. Ensures patient's medical record is available for the physician.Assists patients and practice needs in a professional and courteous manner. Checks patients out when Point of Service (POS) billing is not available. Contacts insurance carriers to obtain referrals and prior authorizations. Assists and obtains referrals to specialty practices when required. Screens visitors and responds to routine requests for information.Attends staff meetings as required by Practice Manager. Interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and municates clearly and effectively with patients, physicians and other staff members. Handles constant interruption. Understands patient needs and maintains patient plies with all HIPPA guidelines, policies and procedures.Minimum Qualifications:To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or GED Required. Current and valid Driver's license Required. Excellent communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, multitasking, and customer service skills Required. Basic math and computer skills Required.. Required Licenses: Driver's LicensePreferred Qualifications:Associate's Degree In a related field Preferred. 6 months In a private physician practice Preferred. 1-2 years of Health care experience Preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology Preferred. Knowledge of IDX Preferred.Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.

Created: 2026-02-06