Long Island Community Hospital has served this richly diverse region as a patient-first community hospital for more than 60 years. As Long Island's only independent community hospital, we are 100% committed to becoming the community's healthcare provider of choice with our greatly enhanced services including the Knapp Cardiac Care Center, our highly-advanced heart disease diagnosis and treatment facility, our new modern surgical pavilion, our unique ER approach, and our high-touch services including women's imaging, sleep laboratory and orthopedics and more. These services are delivered with the highest level of compassion by our LI Community Hospital staff - Long Islanders with an unmistakable mix of courage and heart who care about the people right here in our community and whose sole purpose is to provide personalized comfort. For more information, go to licommunityhospital.org, and interact with us on  LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Non-Gov't Follow-Up Representative - Full Time Days 9AM-5PM - FIN-Rev Cyc Ops-Inpatient - FIN-Rev Cy.

In this role, the successful candidate The Rep performs diversified clerical functions in Registration/Information, Appointments, Patient
Care modules and other areas such as Cashiering and Medical Records. Duties may vary depending upon the needs of
the work site. Maintains the security and confidentiality of patient information at all times.

Job Responsibilities:

Greet all patients, family or other related individuals while maintaining excellent customer service at all times. Registration functions in accordance with LFHC Registration polices including, but not limited to: a) visit
registration, b) translation needs & documentation, c) verification of demographic information including Home
Address, Proper phone number, Email address, d) verification of Primary Care Provider, e) verify Site
Indicator, f) obtain Photo ID and Insurance ID Card, g) obtain consent for treatment, h) offer new patient
packages inclusive of LFHC programs and services, contact phone numbers, after hour information, HIPAA
and advance directive information. Financial functions in accordance with LFHC Financial polices including, but not limited to:a)Insurance
eligibility verification at every visit b) collect Co-pays, Deductibles, Self-Pay Rates when applicable, c)
uninsured patients- Determine eligibility for other financial programs and assist with application completion, d)
performs Cashiering tasks as assigned. Electronic Health Record (eHR) competencies in accordance with LFHC eHR polices including, but not limited
to: a) scanning insurance card, photo ID and consents and other forms as directed, b) capture patient photo for
the eHR, c) web enable all eligible patients with email addresses, d) facilitate patient flow by changing visit
status for office visit (including Check out when discharged), e) Failed Appts. -Change status to No Show and
assign for recall'Monitor and address Recall bins as per Failed Appointment policy. Telephone functions in accordance with LFHC telephone polices including, but not limited to: a) answer
phones timely in a friendly customer service manner including identifying the facility's name and PSA's first
name, b) identify the nature of the call and act appropriately, .c) take messages if necessary, d) confirmation
calls for upcoming appointments. Discharge functions in accordance with LFHC discharge polices including, but not limited to: a) create follow up
appointments in accordance with the provider¿s instructions, b) create appointment for specialty services
(including radiology) and ensure referrals are in place, c) print all necessary documents for patients to take
home appointment records, referrals, and lab/radiology forms, d) distribute Metro Cards when appropriate. Works in conjunction with the healthcare team, participating in site improvement efforts, accepting coverage
assignments. Realizes integral role as part of a healthcare team and is an active participant regarding flow,
patient care, process issues/suggestions, barriers to care and safety concerns. Reports problems with workflow, conflicts, further skill training and/or other related concerns to supervisory
staff. Provides translation assistance as needed to facilitate the patient and provider interaction. Demonstrates an awareness of and respect for coworkers¿/patients¿ cultural backgrounds.

 

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent required. 2+ years relevant experience. Strong customer service and communication
skills. Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook. Familiarity or prior experience with office setting. Prior customer service
experience. Must be articulate with good interpersonal skills. Must have knowledge of computer keyboard able to type a
minimum of 20 words per minute. Must be able to accurately enter data. Willingness to devote the time required
completing assigned tasks on schedule.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Long Island Community Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

Long Island Community Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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Long Island Community Hospital provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $52,942.50 - $52,942.50 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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