Practice Support Associate

Catholic Health; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 37,773; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Practice Support Associate in New Hyde Park, NY. This role involves answering phones, scheduling appointments, preparing patient charts, and handling correspondence. Ideal candidates will possess a High School diploma, knowledge of medical terminology, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a generous benefits package including tuition assistance and opportunities for professional growth. Salary ranges from $21.00 to $27.42 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or completion of related program preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Handle physician correspondence and prepare patient charts.
• Contact insurance companies for referrals and authorizations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Multitasking

Knowledge of medical terminology

Office equipment maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's 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.

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; Associate’s 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.
• Must have front desk Physician Practice experience.

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.

Benefits

Generous benefits packages, tuition assistance, defined benefit pension plan, and opportunities for professional and educational growth.