Medical Office Assistant

Location: Howard Beach
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. 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

* Performs, prepares for and assists with in-office procedures which may include but not limited to EKG, holter monitor and other ancillary testing.

* Assist with front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, and verifying insurances.

* Other duties 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, and National Centers for Competency Testing) preferred.

* BCLS training and current certification required from:
American Heart Association - in person classes only. Please note that virtual classes are not accepted.

* Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc

Salary Range

USD $22.98 - USD $30.00 /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.