Medical Assistant

Mid Nassau Medical Care For Kidz; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the Village of Westbury is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist physicians and nurses with administrative and clinical duties. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, verifying health insurance eligibility, and managing patient charts. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience and certifications in CPR and First Aid. Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience or equivalent education.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses with administrative and clinical duties.
• Schedule appointments and verify health insurance eligibility.
• Scan documents into patient charts.

Skills

Speaking Spanish & English

Active listening

Social perceptiveness

Education

Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

Job Summary

Assists physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties.

General Accountabilities

• Schedule appointments
• Verify eligibility for health insurance
• Scan documents into patient charts
• Answer telephones and retrieve calls from message center
• Create electronic referrals

Job Qualifications

• Experience: 1-2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licenses/Certifications: CPR and First Aid certification required; certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

Skills

• Speaking Spanish & English
• Active listening
• Social perceptiveness