Practice Support Associate

Catholic Health Services; Village of East Hills (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Services is seeking a Practice Support Associate to assist the physician practice with clerical tasks and daily operations. You will handle phones, schedule appointments, prepare patient charts for visits, and manage physician correspondence.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (associates preferred), proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills to support team collaboration and patient service in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• 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

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or related program (preferred)

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 $21.00 - USD $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.