| Location | New York, NY |
| Salary | $36,232–$40,232 Per Year |
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 08/13/26
Applications Due09/12/26
Vacancy ID221787
NY HELPYes
AgencyCollege of Optometry
TitleOffice Assistant 1
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade06
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $40232 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Variable
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 12 AM
To 12 AM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County New York
Street Address 33 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036
City New York
StateNY
Zip Code10036
Duties Description The University Eye Center (UEC) of the State University of New York College, is seeking an Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS). This title is part of the New York Hiring for emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
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 Qualifications * Ability to work Evenings and weekends.
respectful, and friendly manner.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Guerda Fils
Telephone
Fax
Email Address gfils@sunyopt.edu
Address
Street 33 West 42nd Street
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10036
Notes on ApplyingPlease apply on the Colleges website: https://sunyopt.peopleadmin.com/postings/2568
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