Patient Rep-Phys Billing

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 Position Summary : The Patient Representative is assigned to administrative duties and responsibilities related to patient care in a team-based care and integrative health environment.

Responsibilities : Answering phones Scheduling appointments Handling physician correspondence Responsible for accurate and timely billing Perform follow up on outstanding accounts Cash posting and reconciliation Preparing patient charts for visits Contacting insurance companies for referrals and authorizations Assisting patients with various needs when not providing direct patient care clinical support Requirements : 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 Salary Range USD $22.

00 - USD $29.00 / 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.