Front Desk Secretary – Patient Scheduling & Support

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 duties and patient flow. You will be the first point of contact, ensuring smooth reception and accurate scheduling.

Responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling appointments, handling physician correspondence, preparing patient charts, and coordinating referrals with insurance companies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are required; knowledge of medical

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED; an associate degree is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills to support team and patients.

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

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Catholic Health is seeking a Front Desk Secretary to support the physician practice with clerical duties and patient flow. You will be the first point of contact, ensuring smooth reception and accurate scheduling.

Responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling appointments, handling physician correspondence, preparing patient charts, and coordinating referrals with insurance companies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are required; knowledge of medical