Front Desk Secretary

Catholic Health Services; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Front Desk Secretary to support the Physician Practice with clerical tasks, phone handling, appointment scheduling, and patient chart preparation.

The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and knowledge of medical terminology; proficiency in Microsoft Office and office equipment maintenance is preferred. This is a Monday–Friday role with varying shifts, offering benefits and growth within Catholic Health.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a busy office.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones and directing calls.
• Scheduling appointments for physicians and patients.
• Handling physician correspondence and chart preparation.
• Contacting insurance for referrals and authorizations.
• Assisting patients with various administrative tasks.
• Maintaining office equipment and troubleshooting.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Office equipment

Education

Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Word

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

Job Details

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.