Department Assistant

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Saint Francis Hospital a member of Trinity Health of New England is looking for a Department Assistant to join our Maternal Fetal Medicine/OBGYN Ultrasound Department. The Department Assistant is responsible for providing exceptional professional customer service to all patients and clients of the Department. The Department Assistant is also responsible for maintaining patient flow within the Department. What will you do: Greets and communicates with patients via in-person or phone in a courteous and professional manner identifying themselves and the Department Responsible for scheduling appointments, check-in and patient registration Prepares patient charts Conducts initial patient interviews to obtain Insurance and billing information Manages communication to outside and internal physicians’ offices Manages all incoming phone calls to ensure that accurate and efficient communication is facilitated and presented in a positive manner. Maintains responsibility for general clerical support functions of department to ensure efficient utilization of time. Requirements: Education: High School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) required. Associate's preferred Preferably 1 -2 years' experience in healthcare Bilingual English / Spanish Preferred Previous skills in utilizing EMRs including EPIC Excellent computer abilities. Excellent written, oral communication and customer service skills. Familiarity with medical terminology. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to follow written and verbal directions with multiple steps. Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently within a team treatment model. Ability to manage multiple phone lines simultaneously. Highlights Full-Time, Monday – Friday Great benefits effective on 1st day Mission-Driven Team Environment Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.