FGP Medical Assistant Supervisor *Cobble Hill, Brooklyn* - NYU Langone

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a FGP Medical Assistant Supervisor.

The FGP Medical Assistant Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of the clinic and assist the practice and/or nurse manager with ongoing supervision of the medical assistant and patient care assistant staff In this role the Medical Assistant Supervisor will be responsible for assisting physicians and nurses in providing patient care and work in collaboration with the nurses clinical secretaries and medical records to implement policies that improve operations The FGP Medical Assistant Supervisor oversees all aspects of the patient care support operations and activities related to supervision of the medical assistants.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees Medical Assistant MA staff and associated patient care activities of a Faculty Group Practice site
• Resolves employee issues and addresses procedure and performance-related issues
• Authorizes attendance schedules and sick time changes
• Responsible for timekeeping and payroll for direct reports
• Plans coordinates and schedules the activities of the medical assistants
• Participates in interdisciplinary planning for patient care with the physicians
• Acts as a Medical Assistant as needed and as backup coverage
• Functions as a liaison between clinical staff and physicians to ensure effective service for patients
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with group physicians
• Serves as a role model and resource person for the provision of quality clinical patient care and communication within the MA role scope of practice
• Addresses physician concerns about patients
• Ensures suites are properly staffed to avoid provider delays
• Ensures staff maintains a cooperative relationship with administrative staff for patient updates nbsp;
• expected to set the tone/represent the management team at all times
• Establishes clinical office policies and communicates responsibilities and expected performance to staff
• Trains MA/PCA roles according to specific job responsibilities and expectations Ensures appropriate cross-training and cross-coverage for all practice administrative activities
• Enforces adherence to NYULH and FGP policies and procedures and standards including but not limited to HIPAA Compliance Human Resources etc
• Recognizes routine problems and recommends ideas and solutions Advises when follow-up or management intervention is required Implement and monitor compliance to regulatory guidelines and take corrective actions where appropriate
• Oversee all QI and QA activities related to point-of-care testing
• Works with Practice and Clinical Leadership to develop staffing standards ongoing training and performance and productivity metrics
• Assists in the implementation and oversight of key FGP operational initiatives such as MIPS and MyChart patient utilization
• Advises when follow-up or management intervention is required; involves Leadership if clinical complaint escalates after an attempt to resolve
• Optimizes patient flow and patient access
• Supports key clinical quality initiatives organizational statutory national including but not limited to: MIPS gaps in care
• Ensures clinical in baskets are maintained and open encounters are closed within a timely manner
• Works with Practice Leadership to enforce policies and procedures
• Ensures clinical compliance with Patient Safety initiatives and reporting
• Completes necessary intake which includes obtaining vitals and all other tests within the scope of the practice when needed nbsp;
• Follows guidelines for validating patient medical records when accessing and updating information including patient name and date of birth
• Assists with maintaining patient flow to and from exam/treatment rooms Assists in escorting patients and specimens throughout the facility
• Ensures exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned per infection control standards after each patient
• Assists with blood/specimen collection and ensures proper handling and processing of patient specimens as needed
• Performs Point of Care testing such as EKG Glucose Testing and Pregnancy Test Urinalysis
• Maintains patient privacy as it relates to HIPPA standards
• Assists physicians with procedures and/or set up according to the specialty where necessary
• Stocks exam/treatment rooms and/or supply closets with medical supplies linen and medical equipment as needed
• Effectively communicates as supplies need to be replenished
• Cleans and sterilizes designated equipment after use by FGP ICP and manufacturer standards
• Supports FGP Clinical Quality Management by facilitating appropriate documentation and maintenance of clinical supplies and equipment
• Reviews appropriate downtime procedures as it relates to patient visit
• Completes annual competencies such as Fire Safety Hazardous Waste Medsled HIPPA compliance etc
• Ensures compliance with Patient Safety initiatives and reporting
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Experience and Access

• Serves as NYU Langone Health Faculty Group Practice Brand Ambassador by upholding the NYULH Mission vision and values and promoting excellence in the patient experience during every encounter
• Drives consistency in every patient and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our FGP Service Strategy CARES Connect Align Respond Ensure and Sign Off
• Greets patients warmly and professionally stating names and role and clearly communicating each step of the care/interaction as appropriate
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and site management to ensure a positive experience and timely resolution for all patient interactions and inquiries whether in person by phone or via electronic messaging
• Proactively anticipates patient needs and participates in service recovery by applying the LEARN model Listen Empathize Apologize Resolve Notify and escalate to leadership as appropriate
• Share ideas or any observed areas of opportunity to improve patient experience and patient access with appropriate leadership i e ways to optimize provider schedules how minimize delays increase employee engagement etc
• Partners with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office team members to support collaboration and promote a positive patient experience
• Takes a proactive approach in ensuring that practice staff are fully versed in the Access Agreement gold standard principles

Staff Engagement

• Mentors MA/PCA staff and provides opportunities for professional development
• Assists with MA/PCA competency assessments and performance evaluations providing feedback identifying training needs and pathways for employee continued career success
• Conducts routine staff meetings and huddles to promote staff communication and feedback
• Attends and supports employee participation in FGP corporate meetings/WebEx to stay aligned with larger network updates and training as appropriate
• Promotes employee engagement activities within the practice engaging feedback from support staff and leaders internally

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a bachelor's degree required Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution OR upon hire hold a current medical assistant Certification from a Nationally Recognized accredited institution such as the American Association of Medical Assistants AAMA ; American Medical Technologies AMT ; National Center for Competency Testing NCCT ; National Healthcare Association NHA At least 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant Proficiency in EKG phlebotomy/venipuncture Progressive leadership; demonstrated in a leadership position or demonstrates the potential for leadership competency; demonstrates the ability to develop guide motivate nurture and coach others Knowledge of medical insurance eligibility and authorization rules.

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office Suite Programs Powerpoint Word Excel Visio etc

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York State Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $62,400.00 - $67,095.37 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital needs. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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