Medical Office Assistant

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

USD $24.75 - 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.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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