Practice Support Associate

Catholic Health; Village of East Hills (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Practice Support Associate to assist the Physician Practice with a variety of clerical duties and daily office functions. The role involves answering phones, scheduling, preparing charts, handling correspondence, and coordinating with insurers.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED (associates preferred), strong Microsoft Office skills, and excellent communication. Multitasking and medical terminology knowledge are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 skills

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Office equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree (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 $18.63 - 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.

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.

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