Medical Assistant

OrthoNY; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoNY seeks a compassionate Medical Assistant to support physicians and deliver high-quality patient care in Malta, NY. This role blends administrative and clinical tasks within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include patient registration, exam prep, scribing, charge capture, and coordinating follow-ups, while HIPAA confidentiality is maintained and excellent communication with patients is emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant certification or degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients promptly and professionally.
• Assisting patients with the registration process including collecting required information, medical history, documents, and electronic signatures.
• Preparing the patient for the exam by performing preliminary tests as needed.
• Reporting relevant information to the provider.
• Assisting the provider with patient care as requested.
• Performing scribe duties, as needed.
• Reviewing treatment procedures with patients.
• Assisting in ordering tests/retrieving results.
• Collecting patient payments and scheduling follow up appointments.
• Balancing and closing a journal each day, when applicable.
• Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification or Degree in the Sciences

Job description

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Medical Assistant

Full Time Clerical Malta, NY, US

25 days ago Requisition ID: 2305

Salary Range: $18.00 To $26.00 Hourly

OrthoNY is looking for a compassionate and skilled Medical Assistant to join our dedicated team. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our physicians and ensuring the highest quality of care for our patients. Our Medical Assistant roles offer a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can make a real difference in patients' lives.

General Description:

This Medical Assistant position provides both administrative and clinical support in patient registration, rooming, demographic and medical data collection as well as patient checkout including appointments, discharge information and payment under the supervision of a provider.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greeting patients promptly and professionally;
• Assisting patients with the registration process including but not limited to assistance with collecting required patient information, medical history, relevant documents, and electronic signatures;
• Preparing the patient for the exam by performing preliminary tests, as needed;
• Reporting relevant information to the provider;
• Assisting the provider with patient care as requested;
• Performing scribe duties, as needed;
• Reviewing treatment procedures with patients;
• Assisting in ordering tests/retrieving results;
• Bracing & brace measurements under the supervision of a licensed professional;
• Collecting any patient payments and scheduling follow up appointments, if required;
• Balancing and closing a journal each day, when applicable;
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and complies with HIPAA standards;
• Other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Medical Assistance Certification or Degree in the Sciences preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in a medical setting preferred;
• Excellent communication and customer service skills;