Medical Biller Anesthesia

NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn_, and interact with us on  LinkedIn ,  Glassdoor ,  Indeed ,  Facebook ,  Twitter ,  YouTube  and  Instagram ._

POSITION SUMMARY : We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Ward Clerk - Recovery Room Full Time Evenings. In this role, the successful candidate Coordinates indirect nursing functions and activities of a patient care unit by handling all communications and clerical duties. Has a focus on supporting patient care needs and maintaining a safe and orderly work environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Initiates requisitions for procedures and treatments via computer to appropriate departments (i.e. Radiology, Physical Therapy, Social Service, Laboratory, Food and Nutrition).
• Distributes discharge notice to patients in a timely fashion.
• Distributes mail, packages, and flowers to patients.
• Provides information to patients and visitors; greets and directs visitors.
• Prepares reports as requested.
• Performs errands when necessary.
• Attends staff meetings and reviews / signs minutes of meetings not attended. Maintains competence through in-service and educational programs.
• Other duties as aligned with the mission and values of the organization.
• Sends medication orders to Pharmacy via fax.
• Informs appropriate departments of admissions, discharges and transfers. Enters discharges and transfers into computer. Maintains patient census bulletin board.
• Completes appropriate referral forms for discharged patients (i.e. FHC appointments).
• Answers telephones and nurse call system and communicates messages to appropriate staff.
• Reviews patient's charts and other related data for accuracy and completeness of information prior to surgery or other procedures.
• Maintains admission / discharge / transfer logbook accurately.
• Prepares and distributes vital signs work sheets to patient bedside clipboards.
• Conducts inventory. Orders supplies, equipment and stationary on a weekly basis. Maintains sufficient supplies and equipment to provide for patient care and operation of unit. Checks and stores supplies when delivered.
• Totals PCH charts for patients / district / unit and informs Nursing Office.
• Makes rounds in patient rooms to be sure that patient identification bands and cards over beds are present and correct.
• Responds to needs of visitors, physicians, patients and other members of the health care team as soon as possible courteously and compassionately.
• Notifies service departments about needs for repair or maintenance and follows up.
• Maintains bulletin boards in an orderly up to date fashion.
• Maintains policy and procedure manuals.
• Maintains patient's medical records in proper order, correctly labeled. Debrides chart when necessary, following correct procedure.
• Enters laboratory results, radiology results, consultations, Vital Signs Sheets and other worksheets in the patients medical records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : To qualify you must have a High School Diploma Required. Previous clerical experience and / or computer experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Successful completion of typing exam.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. If you wish to view NYU Langone Hospital- Brooklyn's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit for more information. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.

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