Medical Assistant

Catholic Health Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 3,582,000 - 3,995,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Physicians Practices in New York seeks a Medical Office Assistant to support clinical team and deliver high-quality patient care in a busy outpatient setting.

You will prep exam rooms, assist with front desk tasks, collect patient data, manage specimens, and support in-office procedures such as EKGs, labs, and immunizations. The role requires NYS MA program, BLS, and current certifications; strong patient communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification preferred (NHA, AMT, AAMA, NCCCT).
• BCLS training and current certification from American Heart Association in-person classes required.
• Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy and aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam rooms for use following protocol including disinfecting and stocking rooms.
• Reviews the next day’s schedule and identifies gaps in care for pre-visit planning.
• Escorts patients and manages patient flow for efficiency.
• Collects and documents patient information, vitals, allergies, and current symptoms.
• Obtains data from tests and reports findings to the provider.
• Confirms written orders prior to delegated tasks.
• Collects and processes laboratory specimens; tracks results in medical records.
• Performs and assists with in-office procedures such as EKG and other testing.
• Supports front office duties: greeting patients and confirming insurance.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Aseptic technique

Education

NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program

Current Medical Assistant certification (NHA/AMT/AAMA/NCCPT)

BLS certification (American Heart Association, in-person required)

Job description

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 Healthcareer 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

Starting from USD $2,768.91/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.