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If you are interested in any of the following available positions, please email your resume and cover letter to resumes@nyee.edu. You must include the job title in the subject line.

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: 11/17/08

Admitting

PATIENT REGISTRAR (#4916) - POSTED 11/10/08
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. FULL-TIME POSITION

PATIENT REGISTRAR (#4917) - POSTED 11/10/08
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. PART-TIME <20 POSITION

Ambulatory Care

PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT (#4851)-POSTED 6/9/08, (#4896)
Responsibilities include evaluating and treating adult and pediatric patients in the ENT clinic, under the supervision of an Otolarygologist. Performs admission and preadmission histories and physicals and minor procedures as assigned. Assists in the handling of patient care and personnel emergencies Performs pre-employment physical, evaluates and treats employees who become ill or injured at work. Develops and/or participates in pilot studies, research projects and quality improvement activities. Draws blood, inserts catheters, intravenous lines and heparin locks, injects contrast dyes, approved IV meds, changes surgical dressings prescribes medications and other tests and treatments as part of the evaluation, care and treatment of patients as directed by their supervising physician. Perform other related duties as required by the supervising physician. Bachelor's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program required. Certification/ Licensure as a registered PA by the New York State Education Department. Must be ACLS certified. Competent in surgical Assisting for ENT cases. FULL-TIME POSITION/ FLEXIBLE DAYS

*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. RN/BSN certification required. Current New York State license/registration required. BCLS/ACLS certification required. Computer knowledge preferred. At least 1 year experience in Ambulatory Care or Med//Surg required. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish), Eye\ENT related experience preferred. PER-DIEM POSITIONS / FLEXIBLE DAYS/EVENINGS / 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M/ 3:00 P.M. – 11:30 P.M.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, will assist the professional medical staff in providing care for ambulatory patients. Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited program for practical nurses. Must have BCLS and current NYS registration. Bilingual and computer skills preferred. At least 1 year experience as an LPN required. FULL-TIME POSITION – DAYS 7:30 A.M. – 5:30 P.M.

Ancillary Services

STAFF NURSE (#4887)-RE-POSTED 10/13/08
Responsibilities include the provision of comprehensive care to a group of patients via the nursing process and providing care that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and the patient care unit. RN/BSN certification required. Current New York State license/registration required. BCLS/ACLS certification required. IV / EKG/ Phlebotomy certification preferred. Computer knowledge preferred. Previous Med/Surg experience required. Ambulatory surgery related experience preferred. Eye\ENT related experience preferred. FULL-TIME POSITION / DAY SHIFT/ FLEXIBLE HOURS

Food & Nutrition

DIETARY AIDE (#4911) - POSTED - 11/10/08
Responsibilities include preparing and serving patient and non-patient meals including special functions. Performs cashier duties: handles money, process customer’s orders. Refills paper, food and beverage items located near cashier’s work station. Clean tables, chairs and tray line. Working knowledge of patient services, food handling and sanitation practices required. High School graduate required. Previous food service and/or cashier experience preferred. Candidate must have a good command of the English language, possess good reading and writing skills of the same. PART-TIME

Human Resources

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR(#4913) - POSTED 11/10/08
Assist the HR managers and director with HR administrative functions that are necessary to meet the needs of NYEE employees. For example, enrolling employees in benefits, facilitating New Employee Orientation, managing the Cobra function, tracking PC forms, auditing employee files, running HRIS reports, answering questions regarding LOA, FMLA, benefits, payroll. transit check, insurance waivers and more. Bachelor's degree required, a minimum of 2 years HR experience. Must be computer literate, have previously inputted data, ran reports using an HRIS system and be proficient in MS Office. Team Player, the ability to multi task, excellent written and oral communication skills required. FULL-TIME POSITION / DAYS

Information Systems

MEDICAL SYSTEMS MANAGER (#4795)-POSTED 2/18/08
Applies the techniques of systems analysis to specific information management and computer technology problems. This includes helping determine a department's or area's business needs, establishing how to best meet the needs, and then bringing all appropriate systems resources to bear byproviding software, hardware, training, documentation, and support. Must have a minimum of a bachelors degree in a computer-related discipline and at least 2 years of hospital-based healthcare information systems expertise with primary responsibility for a clinical or medical application. At least 1 year in a supervisory or project management capacity required. FULL-TIME/MON.-FRI./9:00A.M.-5:00P.M

Institute for Continuing Medical Education (ICME)

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (#4877) - REPOSTED 9/8/08
Position entails providing support to the Director, Institute of Continuing Medical Education (ICME). Duties include, but not limited to, grading, CME tests, tabulating course evaluation summaries and exam results, sorting mail, maintaining files, inputting attendance into database, and assisting in organizing conferences. Position requires good typing, spelling, basic math, computer (Microsoft Word/Excel) skills. Ability to learn quickly and work with minimal supervision also required, Must have high school diploma or GED (College degree preferred). Must have previous office experience in an administrative capacity. Knowledge of medical continuing education processes preferred. FULL-TIME POSITION / MON - FRI / 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M

Medical Records

MEDICAL RECORD CLERK (#4910) - POSTED 11/10/08
"To assist in the delivery of quality medical care via efficient retrieval, tracking, and filing of medical records. This includes processing new records and delivery of records to various clinics, nursing units, and departments within the Infirmary. Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Skills: Familiar with numerical and alphabetical filing. Attention to detail. Licensure/Certification. PER-DIEM

CODING MANAGER (#4799)- POSTED 3/3/08
Review and supervise all coding and coders to facilitate accurate claims and appropriate reimbursement for the Infirmary. Review medical records to ensure that coding and billing of these services is appropriate. Perform data quality reviews on coding of inpatient, ambulatory care and outpatient visits. Identify coding issues related to incomplete or missing documentation. Attend revenue cycle, charge master, and other related committee meetings. Coding Certification, CCS or CPC-H required. RHIA or RHIT credentials is preferred. Minimum of 3 years progressive coding or coding review experience in ICD-9-CM and CPT/HCPCS is required. Claims processing knowledge of data management responsibilities a plus. Prior auditing experience or strong training background in coding and reimbursement preferred. FULL-TIME POSITION/ MON.-FRI. 9:00A.M.-5:00P.M.

Department of Nursing - Administration

RELIEF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR (#4730) – POSTED 10/29/07
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. Master’s Degree preferred. Med-Surg/ER experience in a hospital setting preferred. Management experience preferred. Current New York State license/registration required. PER-DIEM POSITION / MON. – FRI. / FLEXIBLE HOURS.

Department of Nursing - Ambulatory Surgery

*REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE – 5TH FL / AMB-SURG
Responsibilities include the provision of comprehensive care to a group of patients via the nursing process and providing care that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and the patient care unit. Current New York State RN license/registration and BCLS required. BSN certification required. Computer knowledge preferred. Previous ambulatory surgery experience required. PER-DIEM POSITIONS /MON-FRI/ FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

Department of Nursing - Med/Surg

*REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE – MED SURG/ 7th Floor
Responsibilities include the provision of comprehensive care to a group of patients via the nursing process and providing care that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and the patient care unit. RN/BSN certification required. Current New York State license/registration required. BCLS/ACLS certification required. IV / EKG/ Phlebotomy certification preferred. Computer knowledge preferred. Previous Med/Surg experience required. Ambulatory surgery related experience preferred. Eye\ENT related experience preferred. PER-DIEM POSITIONS / FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

Department of Nursing - Perioperative Services

NURSING ASSISTANT (#4883) 2ND FL OR – POSTED 08/25/08
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 HOURS

ASSISTANT NURSING CARE COORDINATOR (#4882) POSTED 08/25/08
Responsibilities include coordination, implementation and evaluating nursing care and practices within a specific unit on a 24 hour basis in the absence of the Nursing Care Coordinator. Maintaining standards of nursing care and practice by supervising and evaluating unit personnel. Also to promote the philosophy and objectives of the Nursing Department at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. BSN degree required. Masters Degree preferred. Current licensure/registration in NY State and BCLS Certified. FULL-TIME POSITION / FLEXIBLE HOURS

OPERATING ROOM TECHNICIAN - 4TH FL O/R (#4874) – POSTED ON 08/04/08
Responsibilities include the provision of comprehensive care to a group of patients via the nursing process and providing care that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and the patient care unit. Current New York State RN license/registration and BCLS required. BSN required. Computer knowledge preferred. Previous OR experience required. PER-DIEM POSITION

*REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE RECOVERY ROOM (PACU)
Responsibilities include the provision of comprehensive care to a group of patients via the nursing process and providing care that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and the patient care unit. Current New York State RN license/registration and BCLS required. BSN and ACLS required. Computer knowledge preferred. Previous OR experience required. PER-DIEM POSITIONS / MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK FLEXIBLE DAYS / HOURS

*REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE 4TH FL O/R
Responsibilities include the provision of comprehensive care to a group of patients via the nursing process and providing care that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and the patient care unit. Current New York State RN license/registration and BCLS required. BSN required. Computer knowledge preferred. Previous OR experience required. PER-DIEM POSITIONS /FLEXIBLE DAYS / FLEXIBLE HOURS

*REGISTERED PROF NURSE 2ND FL O/R
Responsibilities include the provision of comprehensive care to a group of patients via the nursing process and providing care that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and the patient care unit. Current New York State RN license/registration and BCLS required. BSN required. Computer knowledge preferred. Previous OR experience required. PER-DIEM POSITIONS / MON. – FRI. / FLEXIBLE HOURS

Orthoptics

ORTHOPTIST (#4805) POSTED 3/10/08
Supervise patient care with the residents and perform evaluations on private and clinic patients, determining surgical and non-surgical diagnosis and treatment as well as follow up treatment. Develop 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. Do reserach in clinical and basic science in Ophthalmology. Education: BA/BS - 4 years, post grad/Orthoptics.Experience: 2 years experience working in a strabismus clinic. Special Skills: Dealing with children and adults with special needs, mental and physical problems. FULL - TIME POSITION

Otolaryngology

PHYSICIAN TEAM MEMBER - (#4881) POSTED 08/25/08
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 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. Sales background a plus. Excellent customer service skills required. Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent. Completed college coursework preferred. Bilingual preferred. FULL-TIME POSITIONS / MON. – FRI./EARLIEST 8:00 A.M., LATEST 7:00 P.M.

PRACTICE MANAGER - (#4865) 7/28/08
Responsible for supervising the daily operations of an Otolaryngology practice and assisting departmental management with planning and process improvement. Bachelor's degree preferred with a minimum of 2 years 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 POSITON

PHYSICIAN TEAM MEMBER – (#4773)– POSTED 1/28/08
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 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. Sales background a plus. Excellent customer service skills required. Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent. Completed college coursework preferred. Bilingual preferred. FULL-TIME POSITIONS / MON. – FRI./EARLIEST 8:00 A.M., LATEST 7:00 P.M.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (#4861)-POSTED 7/14/08
Responsibilities include evaluateating patients, working with physicians to develop treatment plans from admission to discharge. Maintaining patient records in accordance with hospital policies. Communicating with supervising physicians, regarding the care of the patients. Follows up on any ancillary tests, reviews test results. Educating patients on treatment plan including surgery and all related therapies. Communicating with patients and families on plan of care and follow-up medical needs. Serve as a medical resources for medical staff on standards of care for head & neck cancer patients. Perform other related duties as required by the supervising physician. Bachelor's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program required. Certification/ Licensure as a registered PA by the New York State Education Department. Must be ACLS certified. Competent in surgical Assisting for ENT cases. Bilingual Russian Required. FULL-TIME POSITION/ DAYS - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM / 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM / SOME SATURDAYS

Pathology

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (#4915) - POSTED 11/10/08
Responsible for data entry and output, medical transcriptions and coorespondence. Maintain office filing system and/or patient chart or patient information system, and prepare billing reports for outside billing agent; researches insurance data. Duties also include secretarial, clerical and Admistrative functions. Must have 2-3 years of secretarial experience in an office environment or formal secretarial training. High school diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge of computers; (Microsoft office) medical transcription, and medical coding a must. Good communication and writing skills required. Biligual preferred. FULL-TIME POSITION / 8:30A.M.- 4:30P.M.

HISTOLOGIST- (#4777) - POSTED 2/4/08
Responsibilities for performing the clinical functions of the histology Laboratory by performing routine embedding, microtomy, staining procedures, frozen sections and/or preparation of solutions and maintenance of equipment. Candidate must be registered with the New York State Department of Health. 3-years of previous experience and two years of college required. Must maintain a high level of confidentiality. PER-DIEM POSITION / MON.-FRI./ 4:00 A.M – 8:00 A.M.

Pharmacy

PHARMACIST (#4895) – POSTED 10/22/07
Responsibilities include dispensing all prescribed medications for in-patient & out-patient setting in conformity with federal, state and city laws; prepare and maintain accurate patient profiles; compound pharmaceutical and prepare intravenous solutions; conduct inspection rounds of all areas of the Infirmary where drugs are stored and maintain accurate records; communicate drug information to all staff; execute all business aspects of pharmacy, third party prescription plans and cash transactions. B.S in Pharmacy and New York State license/registration required; Familiarity with pharmacy computer systems required; Prior hospital experience preferred. TEMP/FULL-TIME

Plant Operations

MECHANIC (#4919) – POSTED 11/17/08
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. High School Diploma or GED equivalent and 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. FULL-TIME /MON-FRI/ 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Retina Center

DIRECTOR, RETINAL SERVICES (#4920) - POSTED 11/17/08
Responsibilities include, but not limited to over seeing daily operations of the Retinal Service to assure patients receive quality care and that the Department is run efficiently. Develop, monitor and evaluate front-end business functions, including but not limited to registration and patient flow processes. In collaboration with Retina Center nursing and physician staff, implement necessary changes in patient flow processes that will result in improves patient flow and increased patient and staff satisfaction. Supervise registration and receptionist staff to ensure that staff is competent to perform the functions their job. Minimum 3 years management experience in busy ambulatory care service including staff supervision, appointment scheduling, patient flow processes and revenue cycle management. BS degree required. Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills. Strong focus on customer service. Knowledge of NYS Department of Health and Joint Commission regulations. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. FULL-TIME POSTION

REGISTRAR I (#4912) - POSTED 11/10/08
Responsibilities include, but not limited to performing all clerical, accounting and secretarial duties to insure the efficient and effective operation of the Department. Entering, completing and verification for accuracy of ICD9 and CPT coding. Registering all patients and entering data into Meditech System. Processing payments, verifying insurance and scheduling patients. Need a self-starter with good organizational skills, prior experience in scheduling and registration, computer knowledge, and bilingual. High School / some college preferred. FULL TIME POSITION / MON. – FRI./8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

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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