Medical Office Assistant

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Overview

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 becoming an integral part of the clinical team.

Job Details

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. Ensures and/or obtains the last mammogram, breast ultrasound, colonoscopy, immunizations, and any clinical studies or consults 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.
• Performs, prepares for, and assists with in-office procedures such as EKG, holter monitor, and other ancillary testing.
• Assists with front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, and verifying insurances.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of a NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification (National Health career Association, American Medical Technologist, American Association of Medical Assistants, or National Centers for Competency Testing) preferred.
• BCLS training and current certification required from:
  American Heart Association - in person classes only. Virtual classes are not accepted.
• Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc.

Salary Range

USD $22.87 - USD $29.13 /Hr.

This range is a good faith estimate. Actual pay will depend on qualifications, skills, experience, and location. The listed salary does not include bonuses, incentives, or benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. We offer generous benefits, tuition assistance, a pension plan, and a culture supporting professional growth.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

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