Administrative Assistant - Catholic Health
East Hills, NY 11548
About the Job
The Administrative Assistant will support the operations of the SFH Cancer Institute including, but not limited to, the following: duties to support on-site genetic counseling services i.e. responding to all patient inquiries/requests for genetic services, scheduling of appointments and associated clerical duties; cancer program case conferences coordination i.e., meeting preparation/ tracking and other related accredited cancer program activities. Other duties assigned by the Cancer Program Administrator.
Job Details:PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates personal concern for the well-being and success of St. Francis Hospital employees and patients.
- Schedules appointments for patients seeking genetic counseling services.
- Assembles genetic counseling related correspondence for mailing and filing, maintains reports and patient folders.
- Retrieves case and patient medical information from internal physicians and other facilities to support case conference reviews.
- Set-up and coordination/tracking of case conferences, specifically support for GI case conferences and associated accreditation activities.
- Supports department in other cancer program activities requested by the administrator.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Compliance Assurance Program, Standards of Conduct and the St. Francis Hospital Compliance Assurance Helpline. Employees are in receipt of a copy of the Compliance Assurance Program Handbook. Employees will perform all work activities according to the highest ethical and legal standards.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong oral and interpersonal skills, must be able to multitask with ability to attend to details; strong service excellence skills.
- HS Diploma/GED required. Previous hospital/medical practice experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology; basic computer skills and data entry, Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook; experience with EPIC and virtual meeting platforms.
- Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
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.