Front Desk Secretary

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health in West Islip, NY is seeking a Front Desk Secretary to support the physician practice with essential clerical duties. You will answer phones, schedule appointments, handle physician correspondence, and prepare patient charts.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication, multitasking, and comfort with medical terminology. Training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or related specialty program preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
• Able to use, maintain and troubleshoot office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones
• Scheduling appointments
• Handling physician correspondence
• Preparing patient charts for visits
• Contacting insurance companies for referrals and authorizations
• Assisting patients with various tasks

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or related specialty program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Overview

As a Front Desk Secretary for Catholic Health, you will be responsible for a variety of clerical duties to help facilitate the daily functions of the Physician Practice.

Required Schedule

Monday-Friday: 3 days 9-5, 1 day 11-7, 1 day 11:30-close

Responsibilities

• Answering phones
• Scheduling appointments
• Handling physician correspondence
• Preparing patient charts for visits
• Contacting insurance companies for referrals and authorizations
• Assisting patients with various tasks

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; Associates degree or completion of a related specialty program in an accredited school is preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective written and oral communication skills to enhance population specific service, team collaboration and analytical problem solving
• Can multitask and work efficiently
• Knowledge of medical terminology desirable
• Able to use, maintain and troubleshoot office equipment

Salary Range

USD $22.05 - USD $29.40 /Hr.

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.