Job title: Physician’s Office Administrative AssistantEmployer: Cary S. Gunther, MD PhD PLLCLocation: 955 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021Schedule: In-person hours Monday and Wednesday 9-5 Compensation: $25 hourlyDescription of Employer:Dr. Gunther is board-certified in neurology, psychiatry and brain injury medicine. She earned degrees from Harvard, Rockefeller and Cornell Universities. This boutique practice on the Upper East Side serves patients living with cognitive, mood and behavioral symptoms of neurological disease. Dr. Gunther\'s areas of expertise include traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer\'s disease, Parkinson\'s disease, depression and anxiety.Dr. Gunther is an award-winning teacher of resident physicians and medical students at Weill Cornell Medical College. She lectures nationally and serves as an expert witness in cases involving neurologic and psychiatric disease.Description of Role: Dr. Gunther is looking to hire an administrative assistant to work in-person at her office on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The job is 40 hours/days per week. This is an in-person role.This role will focus on administrative support for the practice including: scheduling patient appointments, processing payments, managing calls and emails from patients and physicians, and contacting insurance companies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Scheduling patient appointmentsEnsuring follow up in a proactive mannerProcessing payments from patientsManaging correspondence Responding to calls and emailsTranscribing messagesUploading materials to patient electronic recordsPreparing and sending confidential reports as directedCommunicating with insurance companiesAcquiring insurance authorizations for medications and testsEducation and/or Work Experience Requirements:Completion of Associates or 4 year college degree Passion for healthcareRespect for maintaining patient or client confidentiality Ability to present and maintain courteous and professional demeanor.Job type: part timeWork setting: In-person Ability to commute: candidates must be within commuting distance to the Upper East Side. Office is located near the 6 train (68th Street Station), Q train (72nd Street Station) and several bus lines (M98, M101, M102, M103 and M66). Education: Completion of 2 or 4 year college degree Language:English fluency requiredLicense/Certification: N/AWork Location: in person
