Secretary-Front Desk

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

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.

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.