Associate Patient Care Coordinator (FT) - Northeast Alliance Surgery Center Surgical Care Affiliates (Hamden)

 

Full Job Description

US-CT-Hamden

# of Openings: 1
Category: Other
System ID: 16671
Group Name: Acela
Salary Min: USD $15.00/Hr.
Salary Max: USD $19.62/Hr.

Overview

Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA) is transforming specialty care in our communities. We relentlessly create value by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering exceptional care and healing to our patients and communities we serve. We are driven to achieve the quadruple aim in health care: high quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care. As a national leader in surgical care, SCA's 10,000 teammates operate more than 250 surgical facilities that serve nearly 1 million patients per year. For more information on SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com.

Why join SCA? Consider the following fantastic benefits...

• Positive work culture
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance - eligible on Day 1 of employment
• Paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
• Maternity/paternity/adoption benefits
• Employer-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Excellent 401(k) Plan

*Accountabilities / Responsibilities -

The Patient Registration Assistant:

• Greets and welcomes patients, visitors and guests to the center.
• Assists patients through the registration process.
• Prepares patient charts and other communications.
• Provides updates to patient families as needed.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for the position.
• Maintains and evaluates their own job specific expertise, demonstrates the importance of continuing education to the performance of facility responsibilities and professional growth.
• Performs administrative duties as assigned.
• Maintains flexibility with scheduling and job assignments to cover patient needs.
• Fosters a positive and professional ambulatory surgery center environment by interacting with all persons in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner and by participating as a team member. Must have an award-winning smile and personality with an unrequited commitment to clinical excellence and outcomes.
• Participates in committees, work groups and meetings as deemed necessary.
• Successfully completes required competencies of the position.

*Qualifications:

- Education - Required: High School Graduate or equivalent.   

- Skills - Required:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Ability to speak Spanish desired, but not required.
• Advanced computer literacy to include proficiency in the following skills:
• Send and Receive Company Email
• Access patient charts by electronic methods
• Create complex Word Processing Documents
• Create complex Spreadsheet Documents
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to listen, comprehend and follow instructions.

*Experience:

• Previous work experience in an ambulatory care surgical setting or acute care hospital
• Previous registration, admissions, and healthcare scheduling helpful
• One year Medical Receptionist experience is preferred.
• Post High School general business or administrative training preferred

*Dependability:

• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Ability to meet deadlines

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