Medical Office Support Specialist

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 25,664 - 37,773; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Practice Support Associate to assist the physician practice with essential clerical tasks, enabling smooth daily operations.

The role includes scheduling patient appointments, preparing charts for visits, and coordinating with insurance providers for referrals and authorizations, while assisting patients as needed. Strong Microsoft Office skills and clear communication are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required; an Associates degree or related program is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills for teamwork and problem solving.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently; knowledge of medical terminology desirable.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones
• Scheduling appointments
• Handling physician correspondence
• Preparing patient charts for visits
• Contacting insurance companies for referrals and authorizations
• Assisting patients with various tasks

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

multitask

Analytical problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or related program preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Catholic Health is seeking a Practice Support Associate to assist the physician practice with essential clerical tasks, enabling smooth daily operations.

The role includes scheduling patient appointments, preparing charts for visits, and coordinating with insurance providers for referrals and authorizations, while assisting patients as needed. Strong Microsoft Office skills and clear communication are required.