Practice Support Associate

Catholic Health Services; North Lindenhurst (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Practice Support Associate to help maintain daily physician practice operations in a fast-paced environment. You will handle phones, schedule visits, manage chart preparation, and assist patients with a range of tasks to ensure efficient service delivery.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; an associate degree and medical terminology knowledge are advantageous for this position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication for diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones and routing inquiries efficiently.
• Scheduling appointments and coordinating calendars.
• Handling physician correspondence and chart preparation.
• Preparing patient charts for visits and referrals with accuracy.
• Contacting insurance for referrals and authorizations as needed.
• Assisting patients with various tasks to support smooth visits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Analytical problem solving

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.

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 $21.73 - USD $29.00 /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.