Administrative Assistant
About The Position
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. Responsible for providing support to the Care Management and Denials Management Departments functions and staff, include the clerical support for Care Managers and Social Workers in facilitating patient's transitions to the next level of care.
Requirements
- High School degree required.
- Hospital or medical office experience preferred
Nice To Haves
- Two years college experience or associate's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Answers incoming telephone calls to the department. Takes a complete message and forwards call or message to appropriate staff.
- Assists with concrete transition planning, including ordering supplies, transportation arrangements, DME, faxing/emailing related correspondence to facilities and agencies.
- Assists with obtaining authorization for post acute services when required.
- Assembles and facilitates paperwork for QIO expedited appeals.
- Distributes census, reports required for Care Management staff.
- Orders supplies/equipment, oversees office needs and performs various duties as required.
- Performs duties as required to support the daily functions of the Care Management Department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
