Office Assistant 2 (Calculations)

NY HELPS Yes

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency College of Optometry

Title Office Assistant 2 (Calculations)

Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade 09

Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $48710 to $48710 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12:30 PM

To 8:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 33 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036

City New York City

State NY

Zip Code 10036

Duties Description The University Eye Center (UEC) of the State University of New York College, an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center, is seeking an Office Assistant 2 (Calculations). The successful candidate must be organized, detail-oriented and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.Reporting to the Manager of Patient Financial Service, the Office Assistant 2 (Calculations) will be responsible for providing outstanding customer service, compliance with all applicable policies/procedures/regulations, and performing related patient accounts and front-end billing procedures in an accurate and timely manner.Duties include but not limited to:Complete patient check-in and checkout processVerify and update patient insurance/demographic information and scanning of insurance cardsObtain referral and scan to patient’s chartObtain authorizations, as neededObtain and post time of service payment and issue receipt for payment madeIssue MetroCards to patients eligible for reimbursement, as requestedEnsure that all payments received (checks, cash, and credit card) balance with the daily transaction sheet and receipts dailyRespond to telephone and email inquiries in a timely fashion and contact patients for follow-up on their accountsSet up and review payment arrangements and/or budget plan with patientsReview and code the patient list in a timely fashionReconcile unapplied creditsEnsure that the MetroCard log is reconciled dailyEnsure there is adequate change on the floor upon the start of the shiftData entry of charges in a timely and accurate mannerReview and work the task worklog in a consistent and timely manner

Minimum Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.Non-competitive (NY HELPS):One year of experience where most work time is spent performing mathematical operations, and/or clerical activities related to mathematical operationsORCompetitive (NON-NY HELPS):Transfer Eligibility Requirement: You must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title. Reassignment Requirement: You must hold the same title at SUNY Optometry. Reinstatement Requirement: You must be a former state employee to request reinstatement to the title that was held (or transferable title).Ability to work evenings and Saturdays.

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Name Guerda Fils

Telephone ttps://sunyopt.peopleadmin.com/postings/2599

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 33 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036

City New York City

State NY

Zip Code 10036

Notes on Applying Apply online on the College's website. https://sunyopt.peopleadmin.com/postings/2599