Secretary-Cardiac Fitness

Overview

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center.

A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery.

Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology.

Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.

Job Details

Performs receptionist, clerical and communication activities to meet the needs of patients, Nursing Department and for the Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services/CNO and the Nursing Administration Team.

Job Duties:

• Manages front desk responsibilities including daily schedule, office visits and testing schedules.

• Verifies current and accurate patient demographics and upgrades information in computer as necessary.

• Obtains valid insurance information and scans insurance cards into system. Verifies and records necessary referrals and authorization information.

• Collects insurance deductibles, co-pays or self payments for services rendered, records on daily data sheet and prepares daily billing package.

• Prepares paperwork for new patient files.

• Greets patients and families in a professional, polite, courteous manner and provides assistance as needed.

• Answers telephones, screens and directs calls appropriately. Relays accurate messages to staff and MD's.

• Performs other jobs and duties as directed to ensure efficient daily operation within the office.

• Maintains timely and accurate filing of patient data.

Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Experience: Prior secretarial or office experience. Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.

Salary Range

USD $21.33 - USD $29.86 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.