Practice Support Associate

Catholic Health; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Support for professional growth

Job summary

Catholic Health in Bethpage, New York is looking for a Practice Support Associate to provide essential clerical support that facilitates the daily operations of the Physician Practice. The role requires multitasking, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, and a strong knowledge of medical terminology is desirable. We prioritize a people-first approach, providing generous benefits in addition to competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Associates degree or completion of a related specialty program in an accredited school is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones and scheduling appointments.
• Handling physician correspondence and preparing patient charts.
• Contacting insurance companies for referrals and authorizations.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or specialty program

Job description

Overview

Catholic Health Physicians Practices strives to deliver clinically excellent medical care to our patients. We are looking for a Practice Support Associate who will provide the highest quality of patient care by being an integral part of the clinical team.

Job Details

A Practice Support Associate for Catholic Health is responsible for a variety of clerical duties to help facilitate the daily functions of the Physician Practice.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones
• Scheduling appointments
• Handling physician correspondence
• Preparing patient charts for visitsContacting 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 $21.00 - USD $25.20 /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 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.

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.