Medical Office Assistant

Medical Office Assistant

Catholic Health Physicians Practices strives to deliver clinically excellent medical care to our patients. We are looking for a medical office assistant who will provide the highest quality of patient care by being an integral part of the clinical team.

Must have a medical assistant diploma and/or certification from NYS.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares exam rooms for use following protocol including disinfecting, stocking all rooms, and checking vaccinations and medications availability for the day.
• Preps the patient chart with pre-visit planning by reviewing the next working day's schedule and identifying gaps in care. The medical assistant is responsible for ensuring and/or obtaining the last mammogram and breast ultrasound, colonoscopy, immunizations and any clinical studies or consults that are required for that office visit.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms. Directs patient flow for maximum efficiency.
• Collects and documents patient information, clinical data and other relevant information such as vital signs, height/weight, allergies, active medication list, chief complaint, pain screen and current symptoms.
• Obtains additional data from patient/significant other, EKG/lab/diagnostic test results and other historical data. Reports findings to provider, recognizing abnormal findings or changes in condition.
• Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.
• Collects, prepares and processes laboratory specimens for on-site and remote-site testing. Tracks and enters results in medical record. Performs quality control for waived testing and log maintenance.
• Assist with front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, and verifying insurances.
• Other duties assigned

Qualifications: Completion of an accredited medical assistant program or 3+ years documented medical assistant experience and completion of the CH medical assistant assessment. BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc.

Posted Salary Range

USD $22.87 - USD $29.13 /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.