Job Opportunity: Patient Coordinator, Day Dermatology and Aesthetics

 Patient Coordinator

Day Dermatology and Aesthetics 

Location: NYC, 10 E 70th St 

Hours per Week: Full Time, M-F

Paid: $18-23/hr 

Dr. Doris Day is a highly respected dermatologist and medical journalist whose expertise is regularly featured in print, online, radio, and television. Her private dermatology practice is located in New York's Upper East Side. Dr. Day's specialties include aesthetic, laser, and surgical dermatology. She is a master injector and has been awarded and recognized by countless aesthetic and medical dermatology organizations.

Day Dermatology & Aesthetics is seeking a Patient Coordinator. The Patient Coordinator performs front-line reception, registration, administrative and/or billing activities to contribute to an optimal customer service experience for patients and efficient patient flow for providers. The coordinators are the face of the practice and help engage and make the patient experience exceptional.

Candidates must:

• Be able to handle a high-volume office with multiple providers, operating a multi-line phone system.
• Have a serious drive to provide excellent customer service to our patients with a focused attention to detail.
• Be capable of juggling and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment and be able to seamlessly transition into our current staff.
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to deal efficiently and courteously with all patients providing a very high level of customer service.
• Demonstrate the ability to be a team player and perform duties that are delegated to him/her.
• Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.

Responsibilities:

• Gathering, updating and maintaining the patient demographic information.
• Scanning insurance cards, picture ID or other identification cards and prior medical records into the patient’s medical chart.
• Taking patient payments and past due balances.
• Handle confidential information and patient medical records.
• Scheduling appointments for multiple providers within the practice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in an administrative role preferred, Healthcare industry a plus
• Strong computer skills
• Previous experience using computerized appointment scheduling systems and/or electronic Medical Record (eMR) system preferred.
• Knowledge of CPT, and diagnostic coding preferred.
• However, we are willing to train the right candidate with an interest in skincare and dermatology.

To apply please submit a resume at info@drdorisday.com, cover letter is encouraged but optional.

Kuchnir Dermatology Bridge Year Program

The Kutchnir Dermatology Bridge Year Program provides clinical experience for those interested in pursuing an interactive, patient-oriented gap year for 14 or 26 months prior to medical school matriculation. Students in the program learn about medicine by scribing for physicians, coordinating patient care, attending educational events, and receiving mentorship from practicing dermatologists. This unique opportunity allows students to develop strong interpersonal skills with patients along with a solid foundation of the healthcare system, especially the intricacies of administrative work that go into achieving high-quality patient care.

The program seeks highly energetic students passionate about patient care with an aspiration to become a well-rounded physician. Applicants must demonstrate excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for the life-long learning that is required once matriculating to medical school. The program offers positions in the Boston area along with a few opportunities out of state. Interested applicants may apply by emailing their resume and a cover letter addressed to Dr. Louis Kuchnir at gapyearkdds@gmail.com by Friday, January 11, 2019. Interviews will be conducted in person or via Skype in January and February. Please note that the time commitment is from June 2019 to July 2020 or July 2021 depending on intended medical school matriculation. Please also note that you must have a valid driver's license and a car, as all clinics are not accessible by public transportation.

For more info: https://www.kuchnirdermatology.com/

Contact: Holly Sprow, gapyearkdds@gmail.com