Practice Support Associate

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

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Practice Support Associate to assist the physician practice with clerical tasks and daily operations.

Responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling, and preparing patient charts, while coordinating with insurers for referrals and authorizations. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Able to multitask and work efficiently; strong problem solving.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desirable; able to use 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

Interpersonal communication

Written and oral communication

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Office equipment maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or related program preferred

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.