Medical Practice Support Specialist

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Professional growth culture

Job summary

Catholic Health in New York is seeking a Practice Support Associate to handle a variety of clerical duties that keep physician practices running smoothly. You will answer phones, schedule appointments and prepare patient charts for visits.

You will also contact insurance for referrals and authorizations and assist patients with various tasks. Strong Microsoft Office skills and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills to enhance service and teamwork.
• Ability to multitask and troubleshoot office equipment; 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 oral communication

Analytical problem solving

Multitasking

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Catholic Health in New York is seeking a Practice Support Associate to handle a variety of clerical duties that keep physician practices running smoothly. You will answer phones, schedule appointments and prepare patient charts for visits.

You will also contact insurance for referrals and authorizations and assist patients with various tasks. Strong Microsoft Office skills and excellent communication are essential.