Receptionist/Aide - PT

Northwell Health; Town of Bedford (NY); On-site; USD 23,582 - 33,587; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is looking for a Receptionist/Aide for Putnam Hospital, responsible for performing clerical duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and maintaining patient charts. The role requires interaction with patients of all ages and proficiency in handling insurance contracts.

The ideal candidate should be a High School Graduate, with prior receptionist and clerical experience. This position offers a stable and supportive environment in a community-focused healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Prior Receptionist and clerical experience required.
• Prior Physical Therapy Aide experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform reception and clerical duties including answering phones and scheduling.
• Assist professional staff with patient set-up and maintain cleanliness.
• Interact with patients of all ages and knowledge of insurance coverage.

Skills

Proficient use of computers

Clerical and record keeping

Knowledge of insurance contracts

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Description

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

Putnam Hospital, a 164-bed acute care hospital, has been serving the local community in Carmel, New York for 60 years. Situated on a 150-acre wooded campus surrounded by lakes and waterways, we provide the essential services a community needs from their local hospital, including Emergency and Behavioral Health Services.

Our Accolades Include

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S News & World Report - High Performance in COPD
• Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
• Robotic Center of Excellence - Surgical Review Corporation (SRC)

At Putnam Hospital, our team members value open communication, continuous learning, and making a difference every day. Most of us live in the community we serve and we support each other with compassion and teamwork. Our departments are small, so caregivers can build stronger connections with managers and senior leadership. We invite you to explore this unique opportunity, take a stroll around our campus and discover what Putnam Pride is all about.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

• The Receptionist/Aide performs reception and clerical duties including but not limited to answering phones, scheduling appointments, creating and maintaining charts, photocopying/faxing and the release of medical information, data entry including daily charges and the handling of monies.
• The Receptionist/Aide will also assist the professional staff with patient set-up, maintaining cleanliness in the department and monitoring exercise programs at the request of the treating therapist.
• This individual interacts with patients of all ages. This individual is knowledgeable of insurance contracts, eligibility and criteria for patient coverage.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or equivalent
• Licensure/Registration/Certification: None
• Work Experience: Proficient use of computers for scheduling, word processing, data entry including daily charge entry, and the compiling of patient information and statistics. General clerical and record keeping experience including the use of multiple phone lines, use of the copy machine, fax machine and collecting and recording monies collected. Prior Receptionist and clerical experience required. Prior Physical Therapy Aide experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Some occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
• Company: Putnam Hospital Center
• Org Unit: 1882
• Department: Rehab Services Admin
• Exempt: No
• Flat Rate: $20.75 Hourly