Practice Support Associate

Catholic Health Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Physician Practices in East Hills, NY is hiring a Practice Support Associate (medical receptionist) to support a cardiothoracic physician practice. You will be the first point of contact for patients, manage phones, schedule appointments, and coordinate with credentialing and referrals while maintaining accurate charts and records.

The role requires front desk experience in a physician setting, strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask in a

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Front desk experience in physicianorn

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Analytical problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

At Catholic Health Physician Practices, we believe in more than just providing medical care — we strive to build meaningful relationships with our patients and deliver compassionate, clinically excellent service across every touchpoint.

We are actively hiring a Practice Support Associate/Medical Receptionist to support a prestigious St. Francis Hospital Cardiothoracic Physician Practice in East Hills, NY who are ready to grow with us—and be part of something big.

As a Practice Support Associate (medical receptionist) 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

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 $21.73 - USD $30.00 /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.