Medical Assistant

Catholic Health; Massapequa (NY); On-site; USD 32,662 - 41,617; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

People-first culture

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their clinical team. The role involves preparing exam rooms, collecting patient data, and assisting with procedures to ensure high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will have completed a Medical Assistant Program and hold relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Completion of a NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Current Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and patient charts for visits.
• Collect and document patient information and vital signs.
• Assist with in-office procedures and front office duties.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Aseptic technique

Education

Completion of a NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program

Current Medical Assistant certification

BCLS certification from the American Heart Association

Job description

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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

1. Prepare exam rooms for use following protocol including disinfecting, stocking all rooms, and checking vaccinations and medications availability for the day.
2. Prepare patient charts with pre-visit planning by reviewing the next day’s schedule and identifying gaps in care. Ensure or obtain the last mammogram, breast ultrasound, colonoscopy, immunizations, and any clinical studies or consults required for that visit.
3. Escort patients to exam rooms and direct patient flow for efficiency.
4. Collect and document patient information, clinical data, vital signs, allergies, medication list, chief complaint, pain, and current symptoms.
5. Obtain additional data from tests and reports, report findings to provider, and recognize abnormal findings or changes in condition.
6. Confirm and clarify written orders before delegated tasks are performed.
7. Collect, prepare, and process laboratory specimens, track and enter results, and perform quality control for waived testing.
8. Assist with in-office procedures such as EKG, holter monitor, and other tests.
9. Assist with front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, verifying insurances.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Completion of a NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program.
2. Current Medical Assistant certification (preferred).
3. BCLS certification from the American Heart Association (in-person classes only).
4. Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy and aseptic technique.

Salary Range

USD $23.71 - USD $30.21 per hour. This range is an estimate; actual pay depends on qualifications, skills, experience, and location. Benefits are not included in this range.

At Catholic Health, we support professional growth through comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, a pension plan, and a people-first culture.

Additional Information

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