Practice Support Associate (Front Desk Secretary)

PRACTICE SUPPORT ASSOCIATE – FRONT DESK SECRETARY (ROSLYN)xc2xa0St. 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.Position Summary:As a Practice Support Associate for Catholic Healthxc2xa0you will be responsible for a variety of clerical duties to help facilitate the daily functions of the Physician Practice. This position requires the ability to function in a multi-tasking computerized environment including use of the CHxc2xa0EPIC Practice Management System. You will play a vital role in accommodating our patient’s needs by providing exemplary customer service. Our goal is to treat our patients with I-CARE Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Responsibilities:Answering phonesxc2xa0Scheduling appointmentsxc2xa0 Handling physician correspondence Preparing patient charts for visitsxc2xa0 Contacting insurance companies for referrals and authorizationsxc2xa0 Assisting patients with various needsRequirements:High School diploma or GED required; Associates degree or completion of a related specialty program in an accredited school is preferred. Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Excellent interpersonal skills and effective written and oral communication skills to enhance population specific service, team collaboration and analytical problem-solving Can multitask and work efficiently Knowledge of medical terminology desirable Able to use, maintain and troubleshoot office equipment xc2xa0The range for this position is ($17.75) xe2x80x93 ($26.12) per hour.This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidatexe2x80x99s 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.