Medical Assistant

University Eye Specialist Lakeville, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1115

Salary Range: $17.00 To $17.00 Hourly

Over the last 40 years University Eye Specialists, P.C. has made it our mission to provide state-of-the-art primary and specialty eye care of the highest quality in rural community settings. We are made up of an experienced and caring team devoted to full-filling that mission.

Our medical assistants provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. We are willing to train the right candidate for this position!

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports
• Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Check with patients and type up patients charts
• Assist during medical examinations
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments

Skills

• Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
• Degree in medical assistance

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Medical Assistant or related discipline degree or certificate (Preferred)
• Willing to train the right candidate
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• 401k
• Profit Sharing
• Medical and dental insurance
• Life Insurance

Masking no longer required

Due to federal requirements all offers contingent upon satisfactory results of a background check