Secretary-Front Desk

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

Job summary

Catholic Health in New York is seeking a Front Desk Secretary to support the physician practice with clerical tasks and patient flow. The role emphasizes strong communication and multitasking in a busy clinic environment.

The successful candidate will manage calls, schedule visits, prepare charts, and assist with insurance referrals and authorizations, contributing to smooth daily operations and patient service.

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 for patient-facing work.
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• 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 for referrals and authorizations.
• Assisting patients with various tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Office equipment troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree or related program

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

• Scheduling appointments
• Preparing patient charts for visits
• Contacting insurance companies for referrals and authorizationsAssisting patients with various tasks

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.