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As one of the nation's
most respected teaching hospitals, the Infirmary has the following employment
opportunities. The Infirmary is an equal opportunity employer.
Listings
last updated: 2/20/11
Admitting
PATIENT REGISTRAR
Responsible for registration of private and emergency patients to all clinics; Process admissions quickly & accurately in a professional manner. Patient demographic and insurance information data entry into Meditech system. Obtain medical records for patients previously seen. Assist patients with forms. Communicating to other departments to ensure placement of patients. High School Diploma or Equivalent required (some college coursework preferred). Computer skills, knowledge of hospital setting also required. Customer service experience and knowledge of third party payers preferred. Bilingual a plus. PER-DIEM POSITION
CLINICAL MANAGER
Review all pre-admission clinical documentation for inpatient and ambulatory surgery cases to ensure that documentation complies with NYEE rules and regulations. Communicate documentation deficiencies to physician offices; track and monitor these deficiencies for appropriate internal reporting. Review in-house census for patients in-house over 48 hours to ensure appropriate authorizations for continued admission coverage. Responsible for administering Medicare Advanced Beneficiary Notification as needed for patients. Develop a clinical documentation review process and enhance clinical documentation with Medical Records Department input. Review of surgical cases utilizing implants, high cost drugs, or other specialty items to ensure appropriate reimbursement. Handle monthly case audits. NYS RN required, Bachelors Degree in health related field preferred. 3+ years experience in utilization management, 2+ years experience in a supervisory role. Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and written skills required. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and flexibility. Knowledge of State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services rules and regulations. FULL-TIME POSITION / DAYS
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Ambulatory Care
RECEPTIONIST
Responsibilities include answering and screening phone calls; scheduling appointments; greeting patients; obtains and processes necessary information regarding appointments and cancellations. Data entry and output; prints reports. Maintains office filing system and/or patient chart system. Processes receipts; checks and prepares patient charts. Other duties as assigned by department head. 1-2 years experience in a service office environment. High school diploma. Bilingual preferred. Some knowledge of computers and good communication skills.
FULL-TIME POSITION / DAYS / FLEXIBLE
NURSING ASSISTANT
Responsibilities include providing nursing care under supervision of Registered Nurse(s) that is consistent with the Philosophy and goals of the Nursing department and patient care unit. Transport of post-anesthesia patients; Assists in clerical functions and assist in additional assignments as determined by Nurse in charge. May be floated or cross-trained to other patient’s units. Must be computer literate. Nursing Assistant Certification, High School Diploma, basic heart support, BCLS or HeartSaver required. Certification of EKG and Phlebotomy required. Hospital related experience preferred. TEMP PER-DIEM POSITION / FLEXIBLE DAYS
Glaucoma Services
OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN
Responsibilities include compiling patient history, measuring visual acuity, refractometry, performing visual fields and recording patient history, according to standards established by the Infirmary. Must have background in ophthalmology (JCAHPO and technical certification preferred but not required). Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed. Minimum one year work related experience required. Bilingual Spanish preferred. FULL-TIME POSITION/ TEMPORARY
Nursing Administration
RELIEF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Responsibilities include, but not limited to, providing coordination, integration and facilitation of clinical and administrative services for the divisions of nursing and the other hospital services in the absence of the Vice President and/or Division Director of Patient Care Services or other department managers. RN / BSN required. Current NY State license/registration required. Master’s Degree preferred. Med-Surg/ER experience in a hospital setting preferred. Management experience preferred. PER-DIEM POSITION / FLEXIBLE
Nursing - PACU
*REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE
Responsibilities include the provision of direct comprehensive care to ambulatory / emergency service patients as part of the healthcare team. Provide care that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and the patient care unit. BSN required. Current NY State nursing license/registration required. BCLS/ACLS certification required. Computer knowledge preferred. At least 1 year experience in Ambulatory Care or Med//Surg required. Eye\ENT related experience preferred. FULL-TIME POSITION
Department of Nursing - 4th Floor OR
*REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE
Responsibilities include the provision of direct comprehensive care to ambulatory / emergency service patients as part of the healthcare team. Provide care that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and the patient care unit. BSN required. Current NY State nursing license/registration required. BCLS/ACLS certification required. Computer knowledge preferred. At least 1 year experience in Ambulatory Care or Med//Surg required. Eye\ENT related experience preferred. PER-DIEM POSITION
Department of Nursing - 5th Floor - Ambulatory Surgery
*REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE
Responsibilities include the provision of direct comprehensive care to ambulatory / emergency service patients as part of the healthcare team. Provide care that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and the patient care unit. BSN required. Current NY State nursing license/registration required. BCLS/ACLS certification required. Computer knowledge preferred. At least 1 year experience in Ambulatory Care or Med//Surg required. Eye\ENT related experience preferred. PER-DIEM POSITION
Department of Nursing - 7th Floor - Med/Surg
NURSING ASSISTANT
Responsibilities include providing nursing care under supervision of Registered Nurse(s) that is consistent with the Philosophy and goals of the Nursing department and patient care unit. Transport of post-anesthesia patients; Assists in clerical functions and assist in additional assignments as determined by Nurse in charge. May be floated or cross-trained to other patient’s units. Must be computer literate. Nursing Assistant Certification, High School Diploma, basic heart support, BCLS or HeartSaver required. Certification of EKG and Phlebotomy required. Hospital related experience preferred. PER-DIEM POSITION / FLEXIBLE
Department of Nursing - 9th Floor - Pediatrics
*REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE
Responsibilities include the provision of direct comprehensive care to ambulatory / emergency service patients as part of the healthcare team. Provide care that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and the patient care unit. BSN required. Current NY State nursing license/registration required. BCLS/ACLS certification required. Computer knowledge preferred. At least 1 year experience in Ambulatory Care or Med//Surg required. Eye\ENT related experience preferred. PER-DIEM POSITION
Ophthalmology Faculty Practice
RECEPTIONIST
Responsibilities include, but not limited to, providing secretarial and reception support for the practice. Greeting patients, answering phones, maintaining patient charts, collecting copays, verifying insurance, retrieving referrals and patient tests. Must have good organizational, communicational and interpersonal skills. Prior experience in medical setting required. High School diploma is required and Bachelor’s degree preferred. FULL TIME POSITION / DAYS / FLEXIBLE HOURS
OPHTHALMOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR
Major responsibilities include the management of the Ophthalmology Faculty Practice, Residency Training Program, and Clinical Research Center, as well as the development and management of physician satellite offices, ambulatory surgery centers, philanthropic activities, and physician recruitment. Responsible for departmental operations, fiscal management, strategic initiatives, Human Resources operations, liaising with medical school affiliate, and assisting practice managers to facilitate successful practices. Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree in Healthcare or Business Administration preferred. Must have experience managing a large multi-specialty practice, residency program, and clinical research team, and experience in budgeting, P&L, market and financial analysis, physician recruitment and philanthropy. Departmental Administrator experience recommended. Must have demonstrated written and oral communication as well as excellent presentation skills. Must be self-motivated and possess strategic and analytical abilities. Must take initiative to identify and resolve complex issues. Computer literacy experience is also required. FULL-TIME POSITION
Otolaryngology
PHYSICIAN TEAM MEMBER-CHINATOWN
Primarily responsible for handling all phone interactions associated with team physician. Responsibilities include checking patients in/out, exam room preparation, patient services, preparing patient data, preparing charts, and running reports. Will also provide coverage for other staff members. Must have Bachelor’s Degree, Medical Assistant Certificate, OR 3+ years experience in customer care setting with at least 1 year in a busy multi-physician office environment. Otolaryngology and/or Ophthalmology office experience preferred. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment required. Strong multi-tasking skills required. Must have good computer skills, working knowledge of Medical Manager, MS Office and Meditech Software(s) preferred. Excellent verbal, written and communication skills required. Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent. Completed college coursework preferred. Bilingual/Chinese/English required. PART-TIME POSITIONS/>20 HOURS
PHYSICIAN TEAM MEMBER-74TH STREET
"Primarily responsible for handling all phone interactions associated with team physician. Responsibilities include checking patients in/out, exam room preparation, patient services, preparing patient data, preparing charts, and running reports. Will also provide coverage for other staff members. Must have Bachelor’s Degree, Medical Assistant Certificate, OR 3+ years experience in customer care setting with at least 1 year in a busy multi-physician office environment. Otolaryngology and/or Ophthalmology office experience preferred. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment required. Strong multi-tasking skills required. Must have good computer skills, working knowledge of Medical Manager, MS Office and Meditech Software(s) preferred. Excellent verbal, written and communication skills required. Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent. Completed college coursework preferred. FULL-TIME POSITION
Otolaryngology/Ophthalmology Practice
OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN-MULTIPLE SATELLITE LOCATIONS
Responsibilities include compiling patient history, measuring visual acuity, refractometry, performing visual fields and recording patient history, according to standards established by the Infirmary. Must have background in ophthalmology (JCAHPO and technical certification preferred but not required). Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed. Minimum one year work related experience required. Bilingual Spanish preferred. FULL-TIME POSITION
PHYSICIAN TEAM MEMBER-BAY RIDGE
Primarily responsible for handling all phone interactions associated with team physician. Responsibilities include checking patients in/out, exam room preparation, patient services, preparing patient data, preparing charts, and running reports. Will also provide coverage for other staff members. Must have Bachelor’s Degree, Medical Assistant Certificate, OR 3+ years experience in customer care setting with at least 1 year in a busy multi-physician office environment. Otolaryngology and/or Ophthalmology office experience preferred. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment required. Strong multi-tasking skills required. Must have good computer skills, working knowledge of Medical Manager, MS Office and Meditech Software(s) preferred. Excellent verbal, written and communication skills required. Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent. Completed college coursework preferred.
FULL-TIME POSITIONS
OFFICE MANAGER-BAY RIDGE
Responsible for supervising the daily operations of an Otolaryngology/Ophthalmology practice and assisting departmental management with planning and process improvement. Bachelor's degree preferred with a minimum of 1 year management experience in a physician office setting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with excellent organizational skills. Working knowledge of MS Office required; working knowledge of Meditech software preferred. Professional billing experience required; experience-implementing EMR (Electronic Medical Records) preferred.
FULL-TIME POSITION
PHYSICIAN TEAM MEMBER-COLUMBUS CIRCLE
Primarily responsible for handling all phone interactions associated with team physician. Responsibilities include checking patients in/out, exam room preparation, patient services, preparing patient data, preparing charts, and running reports. Will also provide coverage for other staff members. Must have Bachelor’s Degree, Medical Assistant Certificate, OR 3+ years experience in customer care setting with at least 1 year in a busy multi-physician office environment. Otolaryngology and/or Ophthalmology office experience preferred. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment required. Strong multi-tasking skills required. Must have good computer skills, working knowledge of Medical Manager, MS Office and Meditech Software(s) preferred. Excellent verbal, written and communication skills required. Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent. Completed college coursework preferred. Bilingual/English required.
FULL-TIME POSITION
Orthoptics
ORTHOPTIST
Responsible for supervising patient care with the residents and performing evaluations on private and clinic patients. Determining surgical and non-surgical diagnosis and treatment as well as follow up treatment. Assist in developing a treatment plan with the residents and medical director. Participate in the supervision and running of the allied health program in Orthoptics and Ophthalmic Technology. BA / BS four years, post grad / Orthoptics. Two years experience working in a strabismus clinic. Dealing with children and adults with special needs, mental and physical problems. FULL-TIME POSITION / DAYS
Pharmacy
STAFF PHARMACIST
Responsible for dispensing all prescribed medications in conformity with federal, state, and NYEE pharmacy policies. Preparing and maintaining accurate patient profiles. Conducting inspection rounds of all areas of the Infirmary where drugs are stored and maintaining accurate records of these inspections according to policy. BS in Pharmacy required. Experience working a hospital required with some additional experience in retail pharmacy. Excellent communication skills. Computer savvy; Microsoft Outlook, QS1, Meditch, Drug Info Resources (trainable if not known). PER-DIEM POSITION / DAYS
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Responsible for assisting the pharmacists in the non-judgmental capacity as defined by NYS and federal law, of filling and delivering inpatient cassettes. Assisting in sterile and non-sterile intravenous and extemporaneous preparations, unit and clinic medication room inspections. Exchanging of the crash cart trays and auxiliary stock and in quality control such as removing medications that are expired or about to expire. Stock Preparation, unit does medication repackaging, replenishing the Pyxis machine in the OR and ER. Must be certified Pharmacy Technician as recognized by the National Pharmacy Certification Board. 1 to 3 years institutional pharmacy practice required. Must possess High School Diploma or Equivalent. Ability to read and write English. Computer literacy required. FULL-TIME POSITION / 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Plant Operations
MECHANIC
Troubleshoot and repair of buildings and installed systems to include: plumbing and electrical systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, door hardware, light carpentry, grounds equipment and HVAC. Clean, lubricate and service a wide variety of pumps, valves, pneumatic controls, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic devices. Assist with installation and modification of building equipment systems. Respond immediately to emergency situations. Inspect buildings, grounds and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions. 5 years related trade experience in a building-related trade preferred / 3 years hospital maintenance experience preferred. Strong knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in facility and ground maintenance required. PER-DIEM POSITION
Plastic Surgery - Tribeca
PLASTIC SURGERY SURGICAL COORDINATOR
Primarily responsible for handling all phone interactions associated with team physician. Responsibilities include checking patients in/out, exam room preparation, patient services, preparing patient data, preparing charts, and running reports. Will also provide coverage for other staff members. Assist physicians with development and implementation of a marketing plan to enhance plastic surgery referrals to the practice. Must have Bachelor’s Degree, Medical Assistant Certificate, OR 3+ years experience in customer care setting with at least 1 year in a busy multi-physician office environment. Otolaryngology and/or Ophthalmology office experience preferred. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment required. Strong multi-tasking skills required. Must have good computer skills, working knowledge of Medical Manager, MS Office and Meditech Software(s) preferred. Excellent verbal, written and communication skills required. Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent. Completed college coursework preferred.
FULL-TIME POSITION
Retina
PATIENT CARE REPRESENTATIVE
Responsibilities include answering and screening phone calls; scheduling appointments; greeting patients; obtains and processes necessary information regarding appointments and cancellations. Data entry and output; prints reports. Maintains office filing system and/or patient chart system. Processes receipts; checks and prepares patient charts. Other duties as assigned by department head. 1-2 years experience in a service office environment. High school diploma. Bilingual preferred. Some knowledge of computers and good communication skills. FULL-TIME POSITION / DAYS
Social Services
SOCIAL WORKER
Responsibilities include performing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and engage in crisis intervention and short and long term counseling with a pediatric, adult and geriatric population diagnosed with hearing loss; providing biopsychosocial assessments and counseling to all new patients and families in order to facilitate the start of cochlear implant evaluation and providing support during the pre and post implant process; performing short and long-term counseling for parents of children and adults newly diagnosed with hearing loss and provide community referrals and information to help facilitate adjustment to new diagnosis; collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and attend weekly and monthly treatment team meetings and conferences; performing outreach calls to patients as needed. Requirements include NYS LMSW or LCSW and a minimum of one year of social work background in a health care institution. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus. TEMPORARY PART-TIME POSITION
Contact Information
Human Resources
The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
310 E. 14th Street
New
York, NY 10003
Employment Hotline: (212) 979-4581
FAX: (212) 979-4074
resumes@nyee.edu
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