Office Assistant - Catholic Health Services : Job Details

Overview At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes - to every patient, every time. St. Charles Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Three Village area for more than 110 years. St. Charles is renowned for its outstanding customer service and scored as one of the top hospitals on Long Island in the delivery of high quality care. The Specialty Care Center is a multispecialty group practice within the hospital, promoting the optimal care of adults and children with lifelong neurological and neuromuscular conditions, along with various other programs and services designed to provide quality healthcare and assistance to those living with various complex medical conditions. Service areas include: Orthopedics, Muscular dystrophy, Neurology including treatment of spasticity and Parkinson's Disease, Bariatrics, Suboxone (follow-up alcohol and drug rehabilitation), Pediatric development, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology and Concussion management. Job Details The Office Assistant is responsible for managing patient coordination and administrative tasks within the Specialty Care Center. This role is essential for ensuring smooth clinic operations and high-quality patient care. Our Office Assistant will: Manage daily schedules and patient appointments to optimize clinic flow Ensure timely communication of lab and imaging results to the medical staff Obtain prior medical records and results for new patients Coordinate medical clearances for bariatric & surgical patients and notify the scheduling team upon completion Assist in patient registries and support other clinical staff as needed Provide professional assistance to patients and their families, addressing concerns and inquiries with empathy and respect. What you'll bring: Passion for Healthcare Education: High School Diploma or GED required Previous clerical and customer service skills or prior working experience in a medical office preferred Basic computer skills Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Salary Range USD $20.98 - USD $26.78 /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. 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.