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Senior Outpatient Administrative Specialist

  • Syracuse
  • Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Oct 28 2026
  • Medicine Subspecialties Clinic
  • State of New York
  • TH Staff Assistant 1, NSSL2
  • 91606
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The Senior Outpatient Administrative Specialist (OAS) performs OAS duties based on the operational needs of the department. Serves as a role model, mentor and preceptor for new and existing staff. Assists and supports the management team with daily operations related to staffing, workload and resource management. Models effective communication and promotes cooperative behaviors. Drives customer service, patient experience, assists with monthly reporting and provider templates. The Senior OAS exemplifies the Upstate mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Upstate policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree and three (3) years relevant patient financial/insurance services experience in a healthcare related setting or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Working knowledge of medical terminology, medical billing/insurance requirements, familiarity with medical coding, and excellent written/oral communication skills required. Computer skills and keyboarding are necessary. Ability to maintain good public relations with patients, visitors, co-workers, and other individuals.

Preferred Qualifications:

One year of experience in an Ambulatory healthcare setting.

Work Days:

M-F Days Hours based on Operation Need

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.              

 

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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