Practice Associate

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan options

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and paid holidays

Onsite day-care program

Job summary

A respected healthcare organization in Paterson, New Jersey, is seeking an Associate Practice to provide clerical support within the department. The ideal candidate will excel in customer service, handle various administrative tasks, and communicate effectively with patients and staff. Qualifications include a High School diploma and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This full-time position offers competitive salary and substantial benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• One to two years of work-related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Bilingual preferred; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides a variety of clerical functions for the department.
• Responsible for providing all practice support duties.
• Ensures excellent customer service and effective communication.
• Ensures excellent customer service, efficient patient flow, and effective communication with patients, physicians and hospital staff.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Bilingual preferred

Strong communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Description

Provides a variety of clerical functions for the department supporting the primary assigned division and providing cross support of other divisions as required.

Responsible for providing all practice support duties according to established policies and procedures. Executes daily tasks in a prompt and accurate manner. Performs all pre‑visit and post‑visit follow‑up tasks. Ensures excellent customer service, efficient patient flow, effective communication with patients, physicians and other hospital departments.

The primary goals are patient, customer and provider satisfaction and accurate billing, and timely resolution of registration and billing exceptions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One to two years of work‑related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Bilingual preferred
• Strong communication skills, able to answer telephone calls and manage interruptions while maintaining positive communication
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record; compliance with the SJHS Fleet Management & Safety Program

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan options with company match
• Health & Wellness programs
• Non‑Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance ProgramLong‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance options
• Onsite day‑care program

Pay Transparency

St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and skills. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

About The Team

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state‑designated trauma center located on the Paterson campus. It offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialties, women’s health, imaging, and pediatrics. The nursing team, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence since 1999 and received the 2010 Magnet Prize.

Additional Information

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Other

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care