Practice Associate

Join to apply for the Associate Practice role at St. Joseph's Health . Job Description Provides a variety of clerical functions for the department supporting the primary assigned division and providing cross support of other divisions as required. Responsible for providing all practice support duties according to established policies and procedures. Executes daily tasks in a prompt and accurate manner. Performs all pre‑visit and post‑visit follow‑up tasks. Ensures excellent customer service, efficient patient flow, effective communication with patients, physicians and other hospital departments. The primary goals are patient, customer and provider satisfaction and accurate billing, and timely resolution of registration and billing exceptions. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent One to two years of work‑related experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint) Bilingual preferred Strong communication skills, able to answer telephone calls and manage interruptions while maintaining positive communication Valid driver’s license with a clean record; compliance with the SJHS Fleet Management & Safety Program About Us St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”. Benefits Eligibility Competitive salary Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans 403(b) retirement plan options with company match Health & Wellness programs Non‑Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness PTO and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance ProgramLong‑Term Disability Life Insurance options Onsite day‑care program Pay Transparency St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and skills. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation. About The Team St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state‑designated trauma center located on the Paterson campus. It offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialties, women’s health, imaging, and pediatrics. The nursing team, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence since 1999 and received the 2010 Magnet Prize. Additional Information Seniority Level: Entry level Employment Type: Full‑time Job Function: Other Industry: Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Joseph's Health