Patient Care Representative - NYEE Ophthalmology (Carle Place)

Description The Patient Care Representative is responsible for the reception and initial service to an arriving patient. Activities include: registration, obtaining demographic data, updating financial and related information, and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Greet and direct patients, visitors, and staff. Answers telephones promptly and courteously. Directs calls to appropriate personnel and/or departments, takes messages and assures delivery of same. Collects and distributes patient referral information received from affiliated physicians. Escorts visitors and patients to appropriate areas; provides information to assist patient and/or visitors. Distributes departmental reading material such as Emergency Department brochure, Health Care Proxy and Patient Bill of Rights. Ensures such documents are readily available. Registers patients by updating or entering patient demographic, financial information and emergency contact data into the computer system. Verifies demographic information and insurance coverage by interviewing patient/family member/friend. Schedules appointments. Files charts and retrieves records. Deposits and reconciles all cash against deposits. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school graduate or GED; Associate's degree preferred. 1 year of health care patient reception or related experience preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $20.9681 - $34.6077 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses, incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr