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You Can Make The Difference in a Child’s Life.
Be Part of the Caring Team at the Guidance Center!

Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, generous paid vacation time and more!
Click on an available position below to learn more:

Front Desk/Support Services Agent

Contact: Cindy Ambrose, cambrose@northshorechildguidance.org

North Shore Child & Family Guidance is seeking a full-time front desk/support services agent to greet clients and provide vital clerical and other administrative support. The Guidance Center, Long Island’s leading children’s mental health agency, offers a generous benefits package including comprehensive health insurance and generous paid vacation, all in a welcoming, friendly work environment. Hours are Monday through Friday, with three days at 9 am – 5 pm and two evenings from 1 pm to 9 pm.

Benefits: North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, generous paid vacation time and more. To learn about this position and be part of an exciting, growing agency.

  • Welcome customers, guests and staff in a warm and friendly manner.
  • Learn all essential aspects of Agency operations to best navigate callers, visitors and staff and provide quality customer service to all.
  • Manage and reconcile staff schedules.
  • Screen first-time callers requesting an appointment and work closely with Intake Coordinators.
  • Oversee automated appointment tele-reminders and provide confirmation calls as needed.
  • Verify that patient demographics data remains accurate and up to date.
  • Notify providers of patient arrivals.
  • Monitor waiting area to ensure visitors’ and clients’ needs are met and appointments seen in a timely fashion.
  • Provide customer service and support to new clients in completing and/or obtaining necessary intake paperwork.
  • Work collaboratively with other staff, managers and administrators as requested.
  • Provide back-end support related to intake, admission and discharge processes as assigned.
  • Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to resolve conflict.
  • Teamwork focus.
  • High energy level.
  • Thoroughness and professionalism.
  • Comfortable with technology.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
    • High school diploma, GED or equivalent. 
    • Prior industry experience in a medical office preferred. 

    Front Desk Supervisor

    Contact: Cindy Ambrose cambrose@northshorechildguidance.org

    Front Desk Supervisor is responsible for managing the front desk operations and ensuring excellent customer service. Supervise a team of front desk staff members including medical secretaries, oversee daily tasks, coordinating with other departments to ensure a seamless client experience.

    Benefits: North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, generous paid vacation time and more. To learn about this position and be part of an exciting, growing agency.

    • Maintain accurate records of all front desk transactions and daily activity
    • Manages schedule for Complex Case meetings
    • Onboarding New Hires/ Off boarding 
    • Work with and Maintain Vendor Relationships 
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    • Supervises Front Desk, Front Desk Coordinator and Medical Secretaries
    • Assists in organizing our monthly meetings with all support departments.   
    • Provides coverage for Medical Secretary and Front Desk as needed.
    • Provides technical support for Compliance Department as needed
    • Provides administrative support as requested by the leadership team
    • Write performance evaluations
    • Oversees the intake data tracker 
    • Respond to customer inquiries and resolve any issues or complaints in a timely manner
    • Maintain accurate records of all front desk transactions and daily activity
    • Graduation from High School and at least 2 years of administrative support and supervisory experience.
    • Ability to implement standard office procedures/practices; and able to operate office equipment. 
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality 
    • Computer skills, proficient with MS Office applications and Electronic Medical Records software a + 
    • Strong organizational skills 
    • Excellent interpersonal skills 
    • Ability to effectively interact with the host-setting staff and agency staff members 
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