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  • Daycare Assistant
    Daycare Assistant
    1 day ago
    $16.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Queens Village, Queens

    Daycare assistant needed Must be able to multitask. Maintain constant supervision of children in your assigned group, ensuring compliance with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) child-to-staff ratio requirements at all times. Monitor children’s physical safety, emotional comfort, and social interactions, intervening promptly and positively when needed. Assist with toileting, diapering, and handwashing routines, following strict hygiene protocols to prevent the spread of illness. Provide comfort and reassurance to children experiencing separation anxiety or emotional distress, using calm, nurturing communication. Learning & Play Support Support lead teachers in delivering developmentally appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. Prepare and facilitate creative play experiences such as painting, building blocks, dramatic play, and sensory exploration. Engage children in storytelling, singing, and interactive reading to foster early literacy and listening skills. Encourage problem-solving, cooperation, and self-expression through guided group activities and free play. Meal & Snack Assistance Assist in preparing, portioning, and serving meals and snacks in accordance with NYC DOHMH food safety regulations. Model and encourage healthy eating habits, including trying new foods and practicing good table manners. Support children who require extra help during mealtimes, such as opening containers, cutting food, or accommodating dietary restrictions. Classroom Organization & Cleanliness Keep the classroom tidy, safe, and inviting, ensuring that learning materials are accessible and in good condition. Sanitize toys, tables, and high-touch surfaces daily, following NYC childcare sanitation guidelines. Assist in setting up and breaking down activity stations, nap areas, and outdoor play spaces. Recordkeeping & Communication Help maintain accurate attendance logs, meal counts, and incident reports as required by NYC childcare licensing standards. Share daily observations with lead teachers, noting children’s moods, developmental milestones, and any concerns. Communicate respectfully and professionally with parents during drop-off and pick-up, relaying important updates when appropriate. Outdoor & Physical Activities Supervise children during outdoor play, ensuring safe use of playground equipment and adherence to safety rules. Organize and participate in gross motor activities such as obstacle courses, ball games, and dance sessions to promote physical development. Adapt activities to accommodate varying skill levels and abilities, ensuring inclusivity. Support for Special Needs Provide individualized attention to children with developmental delays, sensory sensitivities, or physical disabilities, following any Individualized Education Program (IEP) or care plan. Collaborate with lead teachers and specialists to implement inclusive learning strategies. Team Collaboration & Professional Development Work closely with lead teachers, administrators, and fellow assistants to plan activities, solve challenges, and maintain a positive, respectful work environment. Attend regular staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development workshops, including CPR/First Aid certification, mandated reporter training, and NYC-specific childcare safety courses. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $16.50 per hour Benefits: Paid time off Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Supplemental Pay: Bonus opportunities Tips Experience: Teaching: 1 year (Preferred) Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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  • Front Desk Coordinator
    Front Desk Coordinator
    2 days ago
    $18 hourly
    Full-time
    Valley Stream

    Health Plus Management (HPM) is a Physician Support Organization and market leader in clinical practice management in the physical medicine and rehabilitation market with 50+ locations serving Long Island, NYC, Westchester, Upstate NY, NJ and Connecticut. HPM provides independent physician practices specializing in musculoskeletal care with professional business development, marketing and back-office support typically seen in much larger organizations, thereby enabling clients to start and/or grow their private practice beyond what might otherwise be feasible (while maximizing clinical service and patient care). Health Plus Management is seeking an energetic, patient-centric and detail-oriented Front Desk Coordinator to greet patients, schedule appointments, answer phones and manage administrative records. In this role, you will set the stage for each patient's appointment. You will build and maintain professional relationships with our key stakeholders - specifically our patients, office staff and clinical team, while simultaneously ensuring that the office is organized and runs smoothly. Responsibilities: • Make sure patients feel welcome as soon as they walk in the door by delivering quality and compassionate care, • Answer incoming calls, take messages, and complete outreach to patients in a courteous and professional manner, • Be responsible for obtaining and filing patients' charts, and assisting our patients as needed, • Maintain the daily operations of the office by following standard operating procedures and guidelines, • Contribute to team effort by smoothly transitioning into daily roles as needed, • Protect patient's privacy by maintaining confidentiality of personal information (HIPAA compliant), • Navigate through NextGen to access and provide patient information, • Maintain compliance by contacting patients to confirm appointments, • Respond to inquiries, resolves risen issues, collect co pays and schedule patient appointments, • Responsible for the opening and closing procedures of the office as needed, • Assist in comforting the patients and maintaining the reception area, • Other administrative tasks as needed Knowledge and Experience • 1+ years of relevant medical administrative experience, preferred, • Experience with medical insurance/verification is a plus, • Knowledge of medical terminology & procedures, and the ability to intelligently and confidently converse with patients and referring doctors regarding treatment is preferred, • Experience with EMR, preferred, • Strong computer knowledge and windows program including Microsoft word/excel Skills and Abilities • Bilingual (English/Spanish) required, • Excellent verbal and written communication, • Ensuring a great patient experience by delivering outstanding customer service, • Exceptional organizational and time-managements skills - the ability to multi-task is a must, • Adaptability and flexibility while working in a fast-paced environment, • Problem-solving ability and aptitude, • Outcome-focused, with an ability to work under pressure, • A solution-oriented mindset, • A strong sense of urgency and focus in accomplishing tasks Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. Schedule: • Full-Time: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Pay: $18 per hour

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  • Server - Thai restaurant - Queens
    Server - Thai restaurant - Queens
    2 months ago
    $11 hourly
    Full-time
    Bayside, Queens

    Thai Restaurant in Bayside, Queens looking for servers with experience with Thai food. Customer Interaction: Greeting and Seating: Making a positive first impression by welcoming guests and seating them appropriately. Order Taking: Accurately recording orders, paying attention to special requests and dietary needs. Providing Information: Answering questions about the menu, suggesting items, and offering recommendations. Serving Food and Drinks: Delivering orders promptly and efficiently, ensuring accuracy and presentation. Addressing Needs: Checking on guests, responding to requests, and handling any issues that arise. Payment Handling: Processing payments accurately and efficiently. Closing Interactions: Thanking guests and ensuring a positive departure. Operational Tasks: Menu Knowledge: Maintaining a thorough understanding of menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods. Coordination with Kitchen: Communicating orders and special requests to the kitchen staff. Maintaining Cleanliness: Setting tables, clearing dishes, and ensuring a clean and organized dining area. Teamwork: Assisting colleagues with their responsibilities when needed. Other Responsibilities: Adaptability: Adjusting to varying customer needs and situations. Problem-Solving: Handling complaints and resolving issues effectively. Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in orders, payments, and table settings. Positive Attitude: Maintaining a friendly, welcoming, and professional demeanor. Must be familiar with Thai Food

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  • Denial Management Associate
    Denial Management Associate
    2 days ago
    $19 hourly
    Full-time
    Uniondale

    Health Plus Management (HPM) is a Physician Support Organization and a market leader in clinical practice management within the physical medicine and rehabilitation sector. With over 50 locations across Westchester, NYC, NJ, CT, and Upstate NY, HPM empowers independent physician practices specializing in musculoskeletal care by providing professional business development, marketing, and back-office support comparable to much larger organizations. This enables client practices to establish and grow beyond what might otherwise be feasible, while maximizing clinical service and patient care. This position is primarily responsible for overseeing the Denial Management functions for our family of companies. Duties & Responsibilities: • Manage the timely review, investigation, and response to coding denials., • Determine required actions for appeals within contractual timeframes., • Review carrier guidelines and policies for denied services., • Prepare responses to delay letters received from carriers., • Identify denial trends and their root causes., • Maintain appropriate documentation and notes for all denial activity., • Support and assist the team with additional assigned tasks as needed. Education & Training: • High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Knowledge & Experience: • 2+ years of experience with Denial Management across multiple insurance carriers and specialties. Skills & Abilities: • Proficient in the use of computers, insurance web portals, and keyboarding, with knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word required., • Detail-oriented and a strong team player., • Superior customer service and communication skills., • Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills., • Ability to meet high productivity and accuracy standards. Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. Schedule: • Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm Pay: • $19/hour

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  • Medical Assistant
    Medical Assistant
    7 days ago
    $20 hourly
    Full-time
    Rockville Centre

    Health Plus Management (HPM) is a Physician Support Organization and market leader in clinical practice management in the physical medicine and rehabilitation market with 40+ locations serving Westchester, NYC, NJ & Upstate NY. HPM provides independent physician practices specializing in musculoskeletal care with professional business development, marketing and back-office support typically seen in much larger organizations, thereby enabling clients to start and / or grow their private practice beyond what might otherwise be feasible (while maximizing clinical service and patient care). This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who is looking for a long term position with outstanding growth potential. The candidate must show an uncompromising commitment to providing the highest quality of patient care by being an integral part of the team. This position requires someone that is highly organized with outstanding communication skills and strong work ethic. Manages and coordinates the physicians daily schedule for new and existing patients. Responsibilities • Assist with maintaining patient flow while escorting patients to and from exam/procedure rooms, • Coordinating and implementing plans for patient care. May record reason for visit and related patient information for practitioner review (i.e. Past Medical and Social histories), • Provide a comfortable and safe environment, • Act as a liaison between the physician and patient, • Perform and records: vital signs, height, weight, and conducts a controlled substance pill count, • Collection of specimens, completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens appropriately using two patient identifiers, • Maintain order and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks room’s and ensures supplies are maintained, • Set up and prepare equipment/supplies for procedure use, • Adhere to safety and scientifically accepted infection control practices and standards. Including but not limited to: utilize personal protective equipment, e.g. gloves and maintain proper disposal of hazardous materials, • Assist in coordinating of care to meet patient needs including, facilitating diagnostic testing and the scheduling of future appointments, • Participate in pre-visit chart preparation by ensuring required test results and documentation are available in the medical record for practitioner review, • Ensure the compliance of treatment plans created by the provider, • Perform variety of other clerical functions such as scanning, triage of calls, and ensures efficient flow of patients throughout the office, • Comply with all Health Plus Management policies related to privacy rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), • Performs other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Ability to function as an effective team member., • Ability to communicate effectively., • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form., • Ability to learn and adapt., • Skilled in operation of tools and equipment. Performance Assessments • Prompt and regular attendance according to policy, • Comply with dress code and appearance standards., • Interact with patients, customers, management, team members the general public, in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner., • Functions and communicates respectfully with peers., • Participate in all mandatory job training and meetings., • Adhere to requirements, policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or other clinical practices. Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 7:45am-3:45pm (Fridays in Cedarhurst office) Pay: $20/hr

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  • Lien Associate
    Lien Associate
    6 days ago
    $19–$24 hourly
    Full-time
    Uniondale

    Health Plus Management LLC (HPM) provides management services to medical practices specializing in the area of Pain Management and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. HPM manages over 50 locations throughout Long Island, NYC including the 5 boroughs, Westchester, Connecticut, NJ and Upstate NY. We provide management services that give the physician and therapists the opportunity to provide patient care without worrying about the administrative needs of the practice. We continually strive to support these practices by recruiting and retaining the most qualified and dedicated individuals. HPM provides an excellent path for personal and professional growth, along with competitive salary and benefits. This position is responsible for follow up with attorneys on denied no-fault claims & slip and fall cases that are on a medical lien (a legally binding contract between the provider & personal injury attorney.) Job Description/Summary: • Track & review accounts for status update with Law Firms / Attorneys, • Follow up on outstanding lien settlements, • Prepare balance invoices for attorneys, • Document & maintain detailed lien activity on patient account’s resulting from an email or phone call, • Supports & assists team with additional assigned tasks as needed Knowledge & Experience: • Medical collections, • Medical Claims, • Must be able to communicate professionally with Attorneys & Law office Personnel., • Experience with medical liens and arbitration, preferred but not required., • Experience with No Fault Regulations preferred. Skills & Abilities: • Excellent Customer Service & communication skills, • Proficient in computer operations, • Microsoft Office (excel & word), • Detail Oriented, • Problem solving skills, • Ability to meet high productivity & accuracy standards Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. Additional Information: • In person position: Uniondale, NY, • Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, • Approximate Pay: $19-$24/hour

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  • Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist
    Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist
    2 days ago
    $24–$26 hourly
    Full-time
    Uniondale

    Health Plus Management LLC (HPM) provides management services to medical practices specializing in Pain Management, PMN&R, and Orthopedics. HPM manages over 50 locations across Long Island, NYC (including the 5 boroughs), Westchester, NJ, CT, and Upstate New York. We enable physicians and therapists to focus on patient care by handling administrative needs. This position is primarily responsible for Accounts Receivable and Collections functions specifically related to No-Fault and Workers' Compensation for our practices. Key Responsibilities: • Manage insurance accounts receivable for various groups, specialties, and payors., • Proactively follow up with insurance companies on unpaid and denied claims., • Resolve claim errors and re-submit claims as necessary to ensure reimbursement., • Prepare and submit appeal letters to insurance carriers for denied claims where disagreement exists., • Identify and report payer issues, particularly those related to denial trends or payment changes., • Maintain meticulous documentation of all collection activity and notes for each account., • Assist with collection efforts in adherence to company policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance., • Provide support to the team with additional assigned tasks as needed., • Communicate effectively with team members and management. Education & Training Requirements: • High School Diploma or equivalent is required., • 2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable (A&R) or Denial Management across diverse insurance carriers and specialties. Knowledge & Experience: • 2+ years of experience with No-Fault & Workers' Compensation AR/Collection and Denial Management., • Strong understanding of payors and medical insurance terminology relevant to collections., • Knowledge of local coverage determinations policies, A/R follow-up procedures, and managed care regulations. Skills & Abilities: • Proficiency in computer usage, insurance web portals, and keyboarding., • Required knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word., • Prior work experience with Athena is a plus., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail., • Dedicated and effective team collaborator., • Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. Schedule: • Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week. Compensation: • $24 - $26 per hour.

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