Certified Medical Office Assistant (CMOA) - 105th St. Physician's Office - Temporary #505

St. John's Episcopal Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Medical Office Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves a variety of clerical and patient care tasks, ensuring a welcoming environment for patients. Responsibilities include taking vitals, managing patient registrations, and coordinating appointments, all while supporting a diverse community. With over 110 years of service, this hospital is committed to providing comprehensive care to those in need. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as Medical Assistant in health related field.
• Certification and high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Take and record patient vitals and assist with patient registration.
• Coordinate patient discharge process and perform documentation.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Skills

Communication Skills

Registration and Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Medical Office Assistant Certification

Tools

MediSoft

PowerMed

Job description

Certified Medical Office Assistant (CMOA) - 105th St. Physician's Office - Temporary #505

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is the only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York. Celebrating over 110 years of community care, the 257-bed facility provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of ability to pay.

Come Grow With Us!

Type: Full-Time (75 hours biweekly) - Temporary

Shift: Varies

Hours: Varies

Pay: $30.21 - $31.69 per hour

Job Description:

As a front-line staff member, the Medical Office Assistant will perform a variety of clerical, registration, scheduling, and reception tasks while promoting a pleasant environment for patients by facilitating flow and assisting patients wherever possible. Carry out direct patient care and non-direct services that support the department. Duties include performing EKGs, urine pregnancy testing, blood pressures, temperature taking, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Take and record patient vitals
• Patient registration, information updates, and financial screenings
• Payment collections, including service charge explanations and answering related questions
• Patient scheduling and appointment verification
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain insurance utilization authorizations
• Coordination of patient discharge process and follow through with referrals
• Perform record-keeping and documentation-related responsibilities

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years experience as Medical Assistant in health related field
• Medical Office Assistant certification required
• High School diploma or Equivalency required
• Working knowledge of MediSoft and PowerMed computer applications