Medical Secretary

Catholic Health Services; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health in West Islip, NY seeks a Medical Secretary to support the physician practice with clerical duties, patient flow, and chart preparation.

You will answer phones, schedule appointments, handle physician correspondence, contact insurers for referrals, and assist patients with various tasks; proficiency in MS Office and basic medical terminology are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Capable of multitasking and working 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

Written communication

Oral communication

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or related program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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

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 $17.75 - USD $26.12 /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.