Practice Support Associate

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 25,664 - 37,773; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Practice Support Associate to assist the physician practice with essential clerical tasks, enabling smooth daily operations.

The role includes scheduling patient appointments, preparing charts for visits, and coordinating with insurance providers for referrals and authorizations, while assisting patients as needed. Strong Microsoft Office skills and clear communication are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required; an Associates degree or related program is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills for teamwork and problem solving.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently; knowledge of medical terminology desirable.

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 skills

Written and verbal communication

multitask

Analytical problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or related program preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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

• Scheduling appointments
• Preparing patient charts for visits
• Contacting insurance companies for referrals and authorizations
• Assisting patients with various tasks

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.