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Outpatient Administrative Specialist

  • Syracuse
  • Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: May 6 2026
  • Psychiatry-Adult Clinic
  • State of New York
  • TH Staff Assistant 2, NSSL1
  • 79171
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
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Job Summary:

Provide clinical administrative support to assigned ambulatory area. Provide information and assistance to patients regarding insurance requirements and services not covered; obtain insurance authorizations, referrals and denial processes. Assist with patient check-in and check-out procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree and two (2) years of relevant experience in a healthcare related setting OR equivalent combination of education and experience required. Working knowledge of medical terminology, familiarity with medical coding, and excellent written/oral communication skills required. Ability to multi-task all support roles in a high volume setting. Excellent phone customer service and strong computer skills, and keyboarding are necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of computer systems such as Epic, Word, Groupwise, etc. preferred

Work Days:

M - F Days

Message to Applicants:

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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