Catholic Health

Front Desk Secretary

Catholic Health

West Islip, New York, United States$46k – $46kPosted Aug 3, 2026

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.

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 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.