Receptionist-PD

Receptionist

Good Samaritan Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

The Receptionists responsibilities involve general administrative functions including but not limited to patient registration, patient record management, verifying insurance information, filing, and copying, answering telephone calls

Responsibilities:

·Provides appropriate customer service for all patients and their caregivers that are encountered

·Answers and transfers telephone calls in an appropriate manner

·Collects phone messages accurately and distributes them to other employees and physicians

·Maintains and files patient records in an organized manner

·Schedules patients appropriately

·Demonstrates initiative to complete all assigned duties

·Assists team members with departmental related tasks as needed

·Contributes in performance improvement projects

Requirements:

·High school diploma or equivalent

·Computer proficiency and strong telephone skills.  Strong communication skills.  Ability to multitask.  Record keeping skills.   Must type 30 WPM.  Alpha numeric keystrokes 5000 per hour.  A computer test will be administered to all applicants.

·One year experience, in a medical environment preferred

At Catholic Health, your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future. We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes.

Catholic Health is also proud to be voted one of Newsday's Top Places to Work on Long Island in 2018 and 2019 and Modern Healthcare's Best Place to work in both 2019 and 2020.