Post Doctoral Research Fellow

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the negotiation of physician managed care contracts, analytics, and financial modeling.
• Coordinates physician enrollment in managed care plans.
• Ensures compliance of managed care companies with negotiated contracts.
• Follows up and resolves payment issues with Insurance Payors.
• Acts as a liaison between physician offices and Insurance Payors.
• Schedules, coordinates, and documents for all PHO related meetings.
• Creates and maintains tracking logs for Insurance Payor issues and accountability for closing out items.
• Oversees PHO phone line, answers and responds to inquiries, and assists with urgent physician office issues.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance record.
• Reports for duty punctually.
• Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree required.
• Proficient in the use of computers and software, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Technical proficiency and ability to work independently.
• Analytical skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of Orthopedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.

Pay

The base pay scale for this position is $71,564.06 - $78,010.40. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation.

Schedule

Day shift, full time regular employment status.

Working conditions

• Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs).
• Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise.
• OSHA Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.