Practice Support Associate

Catholic Health Services; New York; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

You will answer phones, manage referrals and authorizations, prepare patient charts, and assist patients with various tasks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential in a fast-paced environment at our New York site.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced physician practice.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot office equipment.

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

Multitasking

Written and oral communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or related program

Tools

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.

Must have front desk Physician Practice experience.

Job Details

Must have front desk Physician Practice experience.

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 $22.00 - USD $28.00 /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.