Program Assistant, Health Equity for Adolescents in the Legal System (HEAL) na Physician Affiliate Group of New York

Description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) has an opportunity for a Program Assistant, Health Equity for Adolescents in the Legal System (HEAL) with Administration for Legal Services. PAGNY staffs several municipal hospitals and clinics within New York City through an affiliation agreement with NYC Health + Hospitals. PAGNY’s corporate staff provides administrative, practice management, and human resources services in support of its more than 4,000 clinical providers.

The HEAL Program is a new NYC H+H initiative to transition into being the primary provider of medical services to young people in city custody. NYC H+H employed providers will be responsible for 24/7 medical care across two secure detention sites, two school-based health centers, and limited pharmacy services at seven non-secure sites (group homes). Services include comprehensive medical screenings, dental screenings and procedures, vaccinations and routine testing, responses to immediate need, and referrals for offsite care within and outside the NYC H+H system.   

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal healthcare delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity, and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Position Details:

• Work locations; Crossroads Juvenile Center, Horizon Juvenile Center
• Answer telephones and direct calls as needed
• Coordinate movement of charts and medication with medical staff and driver as required
• Log in all court orders and ensure appropriate tracking and compliance
• Interface with ACS staff on specific questions and refer all ACS staff inquiries to the Deputy Director
• Understand and use all essential electronic system functions; pull data from relevant systems for reports
• Collect all sick call requests and schedule as appropriate
• Follow shift opening and closing procedures
• Maintain logs as required:
• Daily Visit Log
• Emergency Room Calls/Hospital Runs
• Incident Reports
• New Admissions
• Pharmacy Orders
• Restricted Activities
• Special Needs
• Special Diets
• Special Confinement
• SHU
• Discharge/Transfer
• Shift Report
• Specialty Clinic
• Compile data and update Special Needs, Restricted Activities, and Diet Order forms daily by 8:30 a.m. and distribute to appropriate entities for Secure Detention and Non-Secure Detention Sites.
• Track house pass patients and schedule for referral medical visits
• Update weekly specialty clinic schedules and coordinates movement of patients to these visits; track completed clinic visit
• May be assigned to any site

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two years of college or Associate’s Degree
• At least two years of working as an Administrative Assistant or similar role Experience in a people-facing and/or healthcare setting preferred
• Past experience working in collaborative and fast-paced environments preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Project and Program Management
• Health records data system experience preferred
• Must pass all appropriate screenings to work in secured setting with young people

Wages & Benefit:

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Retirement Plan
• Hourly rate: $30*

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York Community.  

PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York Community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually.  Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.    

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace.  All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.  

To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page.

 *Salary Disclosure Information: The base salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The base salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.