SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Senior Staff Assistant

BROOKLYN, NYPosted 23 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

  • Job overview

    The Senior Staff Assistant at SUNY Downstate supports the Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine department by providing clinical division-level administrative and operational support to optimize patient care and departmental efficiency.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves administrative support for physicians, coordinating clerical tasks, improving clinic workflows using Lean Six Sigma, supporting billing and revenue cycle, tracking productivity, preparing performance reports, and ensuring compliance with policies and safety standards.

  • Compensation and benefits

    Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications with a full-time Monday to Friday schedule; specific benefits are not detailed but include adherence to equal employment opportunity and accommodation policies.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a Bachelor's degree; preferred qualifications include a Master's in Healthcare Management, 2+ years supervisory experience in healthcare, proficiency in data analysis and EHR systems, and Lean Six Sigma experience.

  • Career development

    The position supports ongoing professional development and performance evaluations, indicating opportunities for growth within the department.

  • Work environment and culture

    The institution values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, emphasizing compassionate care and adherence to WE CARE values in a metropolitan academic medical center environment.

  • Company information

    SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is a leading metropolitan academic medical center in Brooklyn, highly ranked for medical training and serving a diverse population.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will join the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, working under division or executive administrators to support multiple physicians.

  • Job location and travel

    The job is located in Brooklyn, New York, with a full-time schedule from 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.

  • Application process

    Applicants are encouraged to apply with attention to equal opportunity and accommodation policies; no specific application steps or deadlines are provided.

  • Unique job features

    The role uniquely applies Lean Six Sigma principles to healthcare administration and involves direct impact on patient experience and departmental financial performance.

Company overview

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is a premier academic medical center located in Brooklyn, New York, focusing on education, research, and patient care. It operates a medical school, a college of nursing, a college of health-related professions, a school of public health, and a graduate school of biomedical sciences. The institution generates revenue through tuition, research grants, and healthcare services provided by its affiliated teaching hospital, University Hospital of Brooklyn. Established in 1860, it has a rich history of medical education and community service, playing a crucial role in training healthcare professionals who serve the diverse populations of New York City.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to highlight your administrative and supervisory experience within healthcare settings, emphasizing your ability to support clinical operations and manage multi-specialty care sites.

  • Showcase your proficiency with data analysis, forecasting, and the use of EHR systems and Excel for reporting and strategic planning, as these are key components of the role.

  • Apply through multiple channels including the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility.

  • Connect with professionals in the Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine department on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent departmental achievements or asking about their experience with Lean Six Sigma implementation.

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