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How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise   Clinical Nurse – Inpatient Orthopedics Department of Nursing     As an integral member of our Magnet Nursing team, the successful RN candidate will be focused on – patient advocacy and delivering the highest quality of care to our patients!  Working in an evidence-based nursing environment that commands excellence every day, you will provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing care to our patients and their families in this acute care setting.  Our core values center on respect, consideration, compassion for all individuals and maintaining awareness of diverse cultural and religious beliefs.  Your capacity to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and promote the highest standards of care and safety is critical to the mission of Nursing in HSS.   Responsibilities - Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary health care teams to maintain the standards of professional nursing practices in a clinical setting - Collect comprehensive data on patients’ health (from patients and/or family members); Analyze data to determine needs & develop individualized care plans; update care plans based on progression and pathway as well as manage care delivery - Ensure that all physician orders are carried out appropriately and timely; work collaboratively with ancillary staff, including Patient Care Assistants - Integrate patient care standards in all clinical activities; participate in performance improvement activities to improve patient safety, quality of care and patient outcomes - Maintain sensitivity and awareness of cultural and religious diversity when addressing patients, visitors, co-workers and other customers - Promote a supportive and team-oriented environment - Support departmental responsibilities consistent with the long-range strategic plan, mission, vision and values of the hospital  

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise   Clinical Nurse I - PACU Full-Time 11am - 9pm   As an integral member of our Magnet Nursing team, the successful RN candidate will be focused on – patient advocacy and delivering the highest quality of care to our patients!  Working in an evidence-based nursing environment that commands excellence every day, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to our patients in an operating room setting. Your scope of duties will include critical care clinical competence.   Our core values center on respect, consideration, compassion for all individuals and maintaining awareness of diverse cultural and religious beliefs.  Your capacity to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and promote the highest standards of care and safety is critical to the mission of Nursing in HSS.   Responsibilities - Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary health care teams to maintain the standards of professional nursing practices in a clinical setting - Collect comprehensive data on patients’ health (from patients and/or family members); Analyze data to determine needs & develop individualized care plans; update care plans based on progression and pathway as well as manage care delivery - Ensure that all physician orders are carried out appropriately and timely; work collaboratively with ancillary staff, including Patient Care Assistants - Integrate patient care standards in all clinical activities; participate in performance improvement activities to improve patient safety, quality of care and patient outcomes - Maintain sensitivity and awareness of cultural and religious diversity when addressing patients, visitors, co-workers and other customers - Promote a supportive and team-oriented environment - Support departmental responsibilities consistent with the long-range strategic plan, mission, vision and values of the hospital Minimum Requirements - BSN from an accredited school of nursing required - 1+ years’ of critical care experience with orthopedic, sports medicine experience preferred - NYS RN license and registration required - BLS,ACLS, PALS certification required Essential Qualifications - HCAHPS/EPIC knowledge preferred - Your scope of duties will include critical care competence incorporating physical and emotional assessments, age specific competency, critical thinking skills, and educating patients and their family members regarding their plan of care and clinical pathway. - Strong patient centered approach with emphasis on providing exemplary and world-class customer service - Meticulous attention to detail - Self-motivated and proactive; a team player who knows how to think critically in a fast-paced, challenging environment - Active participant in seeking solutions to problems Hospital for Special Surgery offers a unique work environment, diverse job types and extraordinary career opportunities. HSS encourages and supports professional growth and development, recognizes individual contributions, and offers unique and highly competitive compensation packages. This is how we attract and retain highly skilled professionals, renowned for their leadership and vision in clinical care, teaching, research & development.   Founded in 1863, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. In the most recent U.S. News & World Report “American’s Best Hospitals” issue, HSS ranks #1 in orthopedics and #3 in rheumatology. In addition, the American Nurses Credentialing Center has honored HSS with four consecutive designations of Magnet® recognition. HSS has one of the lowest infection rates in the country.  

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Research Assistant Full-Time 9am - 5pm Overview This individual will be an integral member of the research team in compliance with all regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements.  The candidate will participate in all research study related activities and quality assurance of data for the projects that will come out of The Sports Medicine Service.  The candidate will play an integral role in day-to-day research activities and patient coordination; ensuring efficient operations.    RESPONSIBILITIES:   Research/Registry: - Assist in the synchronization of research activities within sports medicine under the direction of the Associate Scientist and Research Coordinator and serves as a liaison between the clinicians, research staff, and other research assistants.  - Provide overall administrative support for registry/clinical research activities. Provides timely reports to Director, Institutional Review Board, Principal Investigator, National Institutes of Health and/or sponsor for each research project. - Contributes to Sports Medicine research through: - Recruitment process (conducts informed consent process) - Data collection - The development and build of Clinical Research Forms - Assures that research is done in an accurate and efficient manner.  - Ensures that all research related regulatory, institutional, and departmental compliance requirements are met as appropriate. - Handles I.T. communications (requests) and generates reports from the registry as needed. - Facilitates completion of all internal documentation needed for research (IRB applications, conflict of interest forms, data collection forms, etc.) - Assists in data collection for registry/research-specific studies including but not limited to the performance of measurements for applicable studies, collection of clinical data from patients directly, and manage the performance of all other duties as put forth in the protocol. - Acts as a clinician’s scribe in the operating room in order to collect vital intraoperative registry data during surgical cases - Maintains and enhances professional growth through participation in seminars, research meetings, Sports Medicine grand rounds, and internal training sessions to keep abreast of trends in the field of Sports Medicine research. - Assists in patient care coordination by assuring patients complete sports forms and patient reported outcomes prior to office visits. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:   Education/Training:   - Bachelor’s degree required Experience:                - Prior research experience - Prior Epic experience - Prior hospital experience - Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and Good Technology Practice - Excellent communication skills - Proficient use of computers and software - Knowledge of Orthopaedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus. 

  How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise   Business Operations Facilitator Full-Time   Job Summary:   The Business Operations Facilitator is a high-impact role in a fast-paced environment that provides exceptional front-end and back-end Business Operations representation for the hospital. The Business Operations Facilitator is an expert in the areas of benefits and authorizations, responsible for verifying eligibility, benefits, and obtaining authorization for services, and involved in the pre-registration and post discharge process as it pertains to collecting payments upfront and/or billing for open balances. This position fields all international patient financial and insurance related inquiries. Also, Gwill ensure a customer service friendly understanding of insurance benefits while educating patients.   Key Responsibilities: - Provide exceptional customer service to all patients and customers - Respond to patient and customer inquiries - Prepare Embassy billing packets and provide estimates of charges, as needed. - Enter and collect appropriate financial class information.       - Confirm patient LOG coverage, insurance eligibility, coverage limitations, and complete authorization and pre-certification of services provided, as needed. - Maintain constant interaction with patients, physician offices, and payers, as applicable. - Observes and respects the privacy and confidentiality of information in accordance with HIPAA policies and procedures. Skills and Qualifications: - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Exceptional customer service skills Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized workload Ability to work in a team environment - Knowledge of health insurance and basic terminology                                                   Familiarity with medical terminology - Working knowledge of insurance verification, Embassy-sponsored patients, and online portals. - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages. - Displays positive attitudes towards assignments and others. Education: - Bachelor’s degree preferred; Diploma or equivalent with 3 years of relevant experience Experience: - Two years healthcare experience; at least one year in a role as Data Entry/Refund Specialist or equivalent position.

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Physician Assistant Full-Time- Core Day    Contribute to our mission of improving mobility and enhancing the quality of life for our patients at the #1 Orthopedic Hospital in the United States for 13 straight years in a row.    Come join a team of PAs led by PAs who were awarded the 2018-2019 Employer of Excellence Award granted by the American Academy of Physician Assistants.  This prestigious award recognizes hospitals that are top employers of physician assistants nationwide, embodying collaborative provider teams and a supportive work environment for PAs. The Physician Assistant Department is a leader in provider clinical operations working closely with the staff to ensure outstanding patient care and a supportive environment for our academic mission.   4 day work week Wednesday-Saturday 6am-6:30pm   Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - First or 2nd assisting ORs as delegated by PA management - H&Ps as delegated by management - Post Op Checks - Floor coverage as delegated by PA management - Complete Emergency Admissions when applicable - Collaborate with surgeon, medical clearing MD and consultants regarding patient issues - Round on patients - As needed, obtain and provide sign out to incoming and outgoing teams and follow up on any pending issues - Triage and prioritize patient issues including medical and surgical issues, discharges, etc. Qualifications:   To be considered for this position, you must have the following: - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited PA program, Master’s degree preferred - Current NYS Physician Assistant license and registration - NCCPA board certification - American Heart Association BLS/ACLS certification - Infection Control certification - Completion of a child abuse recognition course - DEA Hospital for Special Surgery offers a unique work environment, diverse job types and extraordinary career opportunities. HSS encourages and supports professional growth and development, recognizes individual contributions, and offers unique and highly competitive compensation packages. This is how we attract and retain highly skilled professionals, renowned for their leadership and vision in clinical care, teaching, research & development.   

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Building Services Aide Full-Time   M-F 10:15pm - 6:30am     Ensuring exceptional safety and the best first impressions for our patients, customers and staff, you will maintain our state-of-the-art facilities by performing a wide range of general cleaning tasks. Your primary duties will be cleaning patient rooms and common areas, and providing a comfortable and appealing environment for our patients. This will include: dusting and washing equipment, walls, and floors; removing refuse, recyclables and regulated medical waste; and sanitizing receptacles.   To qualify for this role, you will need a High School diploma or equivalent. Previous experience in housekeeping or related field preferred. Specialized vocational courses are a definite plus.

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Sports Safety Per Diem Educator, Sports Safety Program Sports Medicine Service Education Institute   The Sports Safety Per Diem Educator will provide public health-based education to high school athletes, their coaches, parents, and administrators as part of the Sports Safety Program at Hospital for Special Surgery. Specific job responsibilities include (but are not limited to): - Deliver educational workshops and training sessions under the direction of the HSS Sports Safety Program Manager - Contribute to the development, implementation, and improvement of educational materials and program curricula under the direction of the HSS Sports Safety Program Manager - Participate in data collection for clinical research studies and education outcomes under the direction of the HSS Sports Safety Program Director Job requirements: - Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology or a closely related field - 3 to 5 years clinical experience - Recommended certifications include Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM), Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM), and/or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) - Current CPR/BLS certification - Outstanding communication and human interaction skills - Strong consideration given to those with a demonstrated history of public speaking, sports injury prevention program developmentr, and/or development and implementation of public health education programs.

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Office Manager Dr. Claire Eliasberg Full-Time Overview:   Hospital for Special Surgery, #1 in Orthopedics for the last 13 years, is currently looking for a Full Time Office Manager (OM) in one of our MD Offices.  In this role, the OM would be the key administrator for Dr. Claire Eliasberg’s practice. The OM will provide comprehensive administrative support, oversee day-to-day operations and contribute to an environment of clinical excellence for Dr. Eliasberg’s practice. The successful candidate will be empathetic, positive and professional during all patient interactions, combining this with critical thinking and attention to detail.  In addition, the OM will manage office staff and act as a liaison to staff in other hospital departments.   Responsibilities: - Interact with patients and their families in person, on the phone and via email communications in a professional, personable and empathetic manner - Answer phone calls and make calls to patients, physicians and other staff - Patient check out after appointments and return visit scheduling - Schedule surgical cases and new clinic appointments - Manage physician’s professional calendars - Act as a liaison between the office and other hospital staff - Manage front end payment collection and insurance authorizations - Train, oversee, and develop junior staff within physician office (as applicable) - Proactively identify ways to enhance physician office operations   Required Qualifications/Skills: - Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree highly desirable. 5-7 years physician office experience may be considered in lieu of education. - Attention to detail and able to relay messages and information accurately - Ability to derive practical solutions independently in a fast-paced environment, but can escalate patient care issues appropriately, if necessary - Follow through with tasks to completion, goes above and beyond for key tasks or critical patient needs - Adherence to patient privacy and HIPAA protection of data, information, as well as other HSS policies - Strong computer and internet skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. - Must possess ability to learn new software tools & systems as required on the job - Ability to effectively and accurately follow directions and/or instructions - Superior written and oral communication skills - Exceptional customer service skills - Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and pragmatic; Energized by working in a fast-paced, evolving environment - Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, ability to multi-task is a must   Desired Qualifications: - EPIC EMR experience - Familiarity with medical terminology and medical billing/insurance is helpful; the ability to learn and apply new information quickly is key LOCATIONS: Main office: HSS Main Campus  

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Administrative Assistant Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management Full-Time- 100% On-site    Responsibilities: - Holds primary responsibility for answering phones in the anesthesia main office. Triages calls and provides information to internal and external callers in a prompt and professional manner. - Monitors anesthesia telehealth consult appointments and joins the call as needed to notify patients if the MD is running late - Schedules pain consults and triage calls for prescription refills and patient messages for inpatient pain management physicians - Schedules interviews and other meetings for Department Director and AVPs; orders food for Department meetings and other events - Serves as backup timekeeper for payroll and backup for OR scheduling - Responsible for the collection of quarterly AR&T reporting for all attendings, as well as the Stamford site director’s administrative time study - Delivers and picks up mail daily; distributes incoming Department mail as appropriate - Orders office supplies and ensures adequate inventory of supplies for office - Duties as necessary in the absence of Administrative Coordinator and Administrative Managers Qualifications: - Associate's degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred - One to two years of healthcare or office experience - Computer proficiency (Word, Outlook)  - Excellent communication skills  

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise   Medical Assistant Dr. Jonathan Kirschner Full-Time   Overview:   Hospital for Special Surgery, #1 in Orthopedics for the last 13 years and is currently looking for an experienced and energetic Full-Time Medical Assistant for one of our physician offices. Dr. Jonathan Kirschner specializes Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR), Sports Medicine and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. In this role you will assist the provider with outpatient office visits, as well as provide administrative support to an HSS physician practice and contribute to an environment of clinical excellence.   Competencies/skills: - Experience with Epic Medical Records System required; strong computer skills required as well - Knowledge of Medical and Orthopedic terminology preferred - Superior written and oral communication skills - Exceptional customer service skills - Ability to follow through with tasks to completion - Strong organizational and problem-solving skills - Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment - Ability to effectively and accurately follow directions or instructions - Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team; offers to help coworkers when needed - Detail-oriented - Ability to escalate issues appropriately - Consistently displays a positive attitude towards one’s work and work environment - Knowledge of healthcare and health insurance - Coordinating patient intake, answering patient calls, scheduling appointments, documentation, and assisting in scribing during patient visits. - Serve as an ambassador in patient flow and care operations, and outreach to referring practices. - Confirm radiology services have been completed prior to physician visits. - Assist patients with wayfinding and transport (e.g., wheelchair) throughout the site. - Provide exceptional customer service to all patients, visitors, and staff. - Maintain efficient patient throughput and clinic flow. - Assist patients with filling out questionnaires and assessment forms. - Assist in managing patient information, uploading CD images & making copies of pertinent exams. - Perform chart review. To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (Associates Degree preferred) and at least two years of experience in an ambulatory practice setting. Medical Assistant Certification from an Accredited Program required.