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Hospital Patient Services Clerk 1

  • Syracuse
  • Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Jul 10 2026
  • Nursing-Peds Specialty Ctr
  • State of New York
  • Hospital Patient Services Clerk 1, SG007
  • 81935
  • CSEA - ASU (Administrative Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The primary function of this position is to float to to all Pediatric Ambulatory Services areas as assigned to provide clerical support; performing all front desk functions as necessary. Duties include but are not limited to patient registration in Epic, patient check in and check out, obtaining insurance cards, signatures on consent forms, and co-pay collection. Obtain authorizations and schedule ancillary tests and procedures for patients, answer clinic phones, identify sort and file incoming chart documentation, be able to communicate effectively in order to transfer information as well as complete a variety of tasks within a given timeframe while maintaining patient confidentiality.  New patient intake per department guidelines. Miscellaneous duties include mail and fax distribution and other clerical duties as required. 

Minimum Qualifications:

For consideration for this title, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

One year full-time clerical, secretarial or patient care experience in a healthcare setting.

Work Days:

Schedule based on 37.5 hour work week. Monday-Friday Days. Position is located at CPOB (725 Irving Ave)

Message to Applicants:

*The NYS Department of Civil Service has expanded the NY HELPS Program. During this program, the NYS Civil Service Exam requirements are suspended for the Hospital Patient Services Clerk 1 title.

Position Status: Permanent 

Salary: $39,956

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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