Practice Support Associate

Catholic Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 37,773; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Support for professional growth

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Practice Support Associate in New York City. This role requires front desk experience and involves clerical tasks like scheduling appointments and managing correspondence. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or GED, with preferred qualifications including an Associate's degree. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills are essential. This position offers a range of benefits and a dynamic work environment with travel to surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Must have front desk Physician Practice experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones.
• Scheduling appointments.
• Handling physician correspondence.
• Preparing patient charts for visits.
• Contacting insurance companies for referrals and authorizations.

Skills

Front desk experience

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Excellent interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or related specialty program

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. This is a travel position located in NYC, traveling to Queens, Brooklyn & Long Island. Required schedule: Monday 11am to 7pm; Tuesday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm or 9am to 5pm.

Responsibilities

Must have front desk Physician Practice experience.

• 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 $21.00 - $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.