Medical Practice Support Specialist | Admin & Patient Care

Catholic Health Services; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Practice Support Associate to handle clerical duties that keep the Physician Practice running smoothly in New York.

You will answer phones, schedule appointments, manage physician correspondence, prep patient charts, and assist patients while upholding a people-first approach and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
• Able to use and troubleshoot office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones in a professional and courteous manner.
• Scheduling appointments and coordinating calendars.
• Handling physician correspondence and messages.
• Preparing patient charts for visits and procedures.
• Contacting insurance companies for referrals and authorizations.
• Assisting patients with various tasks and directions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Analytical problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or related program

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

As a Practice Support Associate for Catholic Health, you will be responsible for a variety of clerical duties to help facilitate the daily functions of the Physician Practice.

Job Details

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

Requirements:
• High School diploma or GED required; Associates degree or completion of a related specialty program in an accredited school is preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective written and oral communication skills to enhance population specific service, team collaboration and analytical problem solving
• Can multitask and work efficiently
• Knowledge of medical terminology desirable
• Able to use, maintain and troubleshoot office equipment

Salary Range

USD $18.63 - USD $27.42 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.