Research Assistant I
Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY
•$24 - $37•Onsite
About The Position
This position is for a Research Assistant I at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), a highly-ranked hospital known for orthopedics and rheumatology. HSS is a Magnet Award recipient and offers an innovative, supportive, and inclusive environment for career growth. The role involves working with colleagues committed to the organization's mission and contributing to enterprise-wide transformation. The position is a Regular Full-time role on a Day shift.
Requirements
- Scientific background required.
- Outstanding record of academic achievement and research experience.
- 0-2 years of experience.
- Bachelors degree required.
- Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs).
- Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise.
- Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.
Nice To Haves
- Proven record of leadership through extracurricular activities or work.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively on a team with people at all levels of an organization.
- Excellent organization skills (ability to manage several concurrent tasks).
- Superior oral and written communications skills.
Responsibilities
- Assists with contracts, including negotiation of physician managed care contracts, analytics, and financial modeling.
- Coordinates physician enrollment in managed care plans.
- Ensures compliance of managed care companies with negotiated contracts.
- Follows up and resolves payment issues with Insurance Payors.
- Acts as a liaison between physician offices and Insurance Payors.
- Schedules, coordinates, and documents for all PHO related meetings.
- Creates and maintains tracking logs for Insurance Payor issues and accountability for closing out items.
- Oversees PHO phone line, answers and responds to inquiries, and assists with urgent physician office issues.
- Maintains satisfactory attendance record.
- Reports for duty punctually.
- Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments.
Benefits
- Additional benefits consistent with the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
