Job Description

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

The pay for this position ranges from $19.88 - $23.60 per hour.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidates qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. 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.

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