Catholic Health System
Administrative Assistant II Cardiothoracic Surgery MHB
Catholic Health System, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
Salary: 17.58-26.38 USD
Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings
Hours: 7:30am to 3:30pm/8:00am to 4:00pm/8:30am to 4:30pm/9:00am to 5:00pm/Monday- Friday, Saturdays based on the needs of the department.
Summary:
Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates (CTSA) Administrative Assistant duties include knowledge of cardiothoracic surgical (CTS) procedures, typing, filing, charge posting, basic computer skills, and registration of patients, administrative reporting, and billing reconciliation, answering telephones, order entry, scheduling inventory and other administrative duties assigned by office manager.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of office administrative experience required, surgical office experience preferred
OR
Associates Degree and a minimum of one (1) year of office administrative experience required, surgical office experience preferred
For all candidates:
Experience working in a CTS office strongly preferred
Knowledge of coding and billing preferred
Experience with patient registration in an office setting required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Typing
Computer skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word
Working with an EMR
Skill in maintaining records and pertinent information; maintains timely, complete documentation in other areas of record keeping
Ability to adapt to various software applications
Medical related knowledge
Skill in maintaining effective working relationship with patients, medical staff and the public
Ability to act calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness
Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Knowledge of medical office clerical procedures
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs
Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions
Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances; may also require dealing with anxious, angry or dissatisfied patients
Increased pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
Interaction with others is constant and interruptive with varying and unpredictable situations. May require working under stressful conditions and some emergency situations
Moderate physical effort required, may engage in activities requiring prolonged standing, walking, close machine work or lifting, pushing, pulling supplies or equipment
Work cooperatively with OR, CVICU, surgeons, equipment reps, physicians, nursing and ancillary support staff
Office setting with travel to other areas within the hospital
REQNUMBER: 30954
Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings
Hours: 7:30am to 3:30pm/8:00am to 4:00pm/8:30am to 4:30pm/9:00am to 5:00pm/Monday- Friday, Saturdays based on the needs of the department.
Summary:
Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates (CTSA) Administrative Assistant duties include knowledge of cardiothoracic surgical (CTS) procedures, typing, filing, charge posting, basic computer skills, and registration of patients, administrative reporting, and billing reconciliation, answering telephones, order entry, scheduling inventory and other administrative duties assigned by office manager.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of office administrative experience required, surgical office experience preferred
OR
Associates Degree and a minimum of one (1) year of office administrative experience required, surgical office experience preferred
For all candidates:
Experience working in a CTS office strongly preferred
Knowledge of coding and billing preferred
Experience with patient registration in an office setting required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Typing
Computer skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word
Working with an EMR
Skill in maintaining records and pertinent information; maintains timely, complete documentation in other areas of record keeping
Ability to adapt to various software applications
Medical related knowledge
Skill in maintaining effective working relationship with patients, medical staff and the public
Ability to act calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness
Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Knowledge of medical office clerical procedures
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs
Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions
Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances; may also require dealing with anxious, angry or dissatisfied patients
Increased pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
Interaction with others is constant and interruptive with varying and unpredictable situations. May require working under stressful conditions and some emergency situations
Moderate physical effort required, may engage in activities requiring prolonged standing, walking, close machine work or lifting, pushing, pulling supplies or equipment
Work cooperatively with OR, CVICU, surgeons, equipment reps, physicians, nursing and ancillary support staff
Office setting with travel to other areas within the hospital
REQNUMBER: 30954