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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $34.65 - $36.70. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

JOB DESCRIPTION



YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED



YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
Orthopedic and Pediatric experience Orthopedic and Pediatric experience

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and Physical Therapists.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Regular exposure to moderate physical discomfort Located in an environment with regular exposure to moderate physical discomfort from fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noises and bright lights. Examples: mail clerks, material handlers and food service workers.

HAZARDS OSHA
Category 1 Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials. HAZARDS. Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control - Protective apparel Assists patient in donning protective apparel when appropriate. Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control - Protective apparel Wears protective apparel including goggles and gloves during the preparation of the application and cleanup of the casting process. Participates in Education - Continuing educational programs Maintains and develops competence through required inservice and continuing educational programs. Participates in Education - Explains procedures Explains procedures to patients and answers any questions. Participates in Education - Evaluates new products Evaluates new products.

POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develops/Manages Processes & Systems - Assists with contracts Assists in the negotiation of physician managed care contracts, analytics, and financial modeling.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Coordinates enrollment Coordinates physician enrollment in managed care plans.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Ensures compliance Ensures compliance of managed care companies with negotiated contracts.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Resolves payor issues Follows-up and resolving payment issues with Insurance Payors.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Acts as liaison Acts as a liaison between physician offices and Insurance Payors.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Assists with meetings Schedules, coordinates, and documents for all PHO related meetings.
• Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Maintains tracking logs Creates and maintains tracking logs for Insurance Payor issues and accountability for closing out items.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Oversees PHO line Oversees PHO phone line, answers and responds to inquires, and assist with urgent physician office issues.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Attendance Maintains satisfactory attendance record.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Maintains punctuality Reports for duty punctually.
Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Adjusts to change Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments.

EDUCATION REQUIRED
High School Diploma or equivalent (G. E. D.), may include specialized or vocational courses

EDUCATION PREFERRED



CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIRED



CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE PREFERRED
Orthopedic Technician certification Heartsaver

SKILLS REQUIRED



SKILLS PREFERRED
Orthopedic and Pediatric experience JOB DESCRIPTION



YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Basic nursing skills, e. g., one year as nursing attendant, emergency technician experience, Armed Services Medical Corps or Orthopedic Technologist. 1

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
Orthopedic and Pediatric experience Orthopedic and Pediatric experience

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and Physical Therapists.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Regular exposure to moderate physical discomfort Located in an environment with regular exposure to moderate physical discomfort from fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noises and bright lights. Examples: mail clerks, material handlers and food service workers.

HAZARDS OSHA
Category 1 Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.

POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES
Develops/Manages Processes & Systems - Assists with contracts Assists in the negotiation of physician managed care contracts, analytics, and financial modeling. Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Coordinates enrollment Coordinates physician enrollment in managed care plans. Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Ensures compliance Ensures compliance of managed care companies with negotiated contracts. Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Resolves payor issues Follows-up and resolving payment issues with Insurance Payors. Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Acts as liaison Acts as a liaison between physician offices and Insurance Payors. Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Assists with meetings Schedules, coordinates, and documents for all PHO related meetings. Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Maintains tracking logs Creates and maintains tracking logs for Insurance Payor issues and accountability for closing out items. Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Oversees PHO line Oversees PHO phone line, answers and responds to inquires, and assist with urgent physician office issues. Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Attendance Maintains satisfactory attendance record. Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Maintains punctuality Reports for duty punctually. Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Adjusts to change Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments

EDUCATION REQUIRED
High School Diploma or equivalent (G. E. D.), may include specialized or vocational courses

EDUCATION PREFERRED



CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIRED



CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE PREFERRED
Orthopedic Technician certification Heartsaver

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.