Office Assistant 1 (Spanish Language)

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Position Description

The University Eye Center (UEC) of the State University of New York College, is seeking a Provisional Office Assistant 1 (Spanish language).

Responsibilities/ Job Functions:

Greets patients in a professional, courteous manner upon arrival to the service. Interacts with patients to serve their needs and provide assistance and information on the telephone or in person with regard to the services. Prepares all necessary forms that need to be processed for the patient (HIPAA, assignment of benefits, etc.) and have them scanned into the EMR in a timely manner. Effectively makes the necessary appointments and referrals for services upon exiting. Effectively works with the computer terminals data entry, retrieval, and processing of information in the NextGen and EHR systems, while processing UEC patients. The quality and volume of work must be acceptable and timely. Answers telephones in an appropriate, professional manner and schedules patients in the appropriate slots. Performs the following tasks in the clinic areas: verification of demographic information, print reports and reconcile information, obtain basic insurance information, conduct follow-up on no-show and cancelled appointments, contact the call center to complete insurance during registration, and enter copays/insurance cards.

Minimum Requirements: •To be considered for appointment you will be required to pass a Civil Service language examination to demonstrate proficiency in Spanish language at a level that will ensure your ability to perform the duties of the position. • Ability to work Evenings and weekends

• Ability to provide high-level customer service in a professional, service- oriented, respectful, and friendly manner. • Strong attention to detail • Full COVID-19 vaccination required

Note: If you are appointed provisionally, you must take the next scheduled Civil Service examination for this title and your score must be reachable on the resulting eligible list before you can be permanently appointed. If you do not pass the examination or achieve a reachable score, you may not be retained.

This position is onsite at 33 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036

Annual Salary (including location pay) is $37,239 and there is also a generous benefits package. 13 days of annual leave to start and 13 paid holidays per year. We are a qualifying employer in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. View our Benefits at a Glance .

About US At The University Eye Center (UEC), an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center within the State University of New York, College of Optometry we are inspired to make a difference, and are committed to integrity and excellence. We welcome new ideas and encourage continuous improvement. We strive for a culture that regards people as professionals and will foster trust, commitment, consistency and results. We will strive to have a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented and results-oriented culture.

The State University of New York, College of Optometry, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with disability, members of underrepresented groups, or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected] .

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