Practice Support Specialist (Clerical – Patient Care)

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

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Practice Support Associate to help maintain daily physician practice operations in a fast-paced environment. You will handle phones, schedule visits, manage chart preparation, and assist patients with a range of tasks to ensure efficient service delivery.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; an associate degree and medical terminology knowledge are advantageous for this position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication for diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones and routing inquiries efficiently.
• Scheduling appointments and coordinating calendars.
• Handling physician correspondence and chart preparation.
• Preparing patient charts for visits and referrals with accuracy.
• Contacting insurance for referrals and authorizations as needed.
• Assisting patients with various tasks to support smooth visits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Analytical problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or related program

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Catholic Health is seeking a Practice Support Associate to help maintain daily physician practice operations in a fast-paced environment. You will handle phones, schedule visits, manage chart preparation, and assist patients with a range of tasks to ensure efficient service delivery.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; an associate degree and medical terminology knowledge are advantageous for this position.