The ideal candidate has:
● interest in the field of healthcare
● effective communication skills and is comfortable interacting both in-person and over the phone
● the desire to take initiative
● comfort multitasking, prioritizing, and dealing with several pressing matters at once
● sensitivity to the needs of patients, visitors and coworkers
● excellent organizational skills
● strong teamwork skills
● experience working with children
Responsibilities include:
● serving as clinical and administrative staff, including taking patient vitals, assisting with vaccines, intake and checkout and other reception duties
● discussing clinical cases with patients over the phone
● helping to manage Dr. Richter’s schedule
● managing Dr. Richter’s medical and insurance certifications
● liaising with Columbia Presbyterian Hospital and maintaining other professional relationships
● communicating requests to other staff members
This is a full-time position starting spring 2019 and requiring 35-40 hours per week, including one Sunday per month. Spanish language skills are a plus. We work with an amazing team of doctors led by Dr. Joseph Richter who has been affiliated with Columbia Presbyterian Hospital for 20 years and founded the practice in 2009. Hudson Heights Pediatrics has been managed and staffed by Columbia and Barnard graduates since its opening.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest to newsearch@hudsonheightspediatrics.com
To read about our doctors, and find out more about our practice, please visit our website: www.hudsonheightspediatrics.com
