Medical Assistant - RGPA

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Irondequoit (NY); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric care operations. You will handle patient check-in, vital signs, and prepare for procedures under the supervision of clinicians.

The role emphasizes strong customer service and clinical skills, with a 40-hour workweek and typical office hours. Certification and an associate degree are preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifikationen

• Strong customer service and communication skills required.
• Proficiency with computer systems and office software preferred.
• Associates degree preferred; certification in Medical Assisting preferred.

Aufgaben

• Conduct pre-visit planning and document health maintenance activities.
• Record vital signs, history, and screenings; report abnormalities.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing; process specimens.
• Assist providers and nursing staff during procedures.
• Review medication refills and assist with authorizations.
• Provide patient education under supervision.
• Maintain exam rooms and equipment, stock supplies, and handle sterilization.
• Coordinate patient flow and referrals; verify insurance.
• Support communications with patients and MyCare sign-up.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Computer skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Associates degree preferred

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Department: Pediatrics

Location: RGPA - 1455 E Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14621

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: 8-4:30, 8:30-5, 11:30-8

SUMMARY:

As a Medical Assistant, your excellent customer service and communication skills directly affect patient care as well as ensuring day to day office operations run smoothly.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Support

• Conduct pre-visit planning, close care gaps, and complete health maintenance and registry work.
• Obtain and document patient vital signs, history, and screenings; promptly report abnormalities.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and collect/process specimens for external testing.
• Assist providers and nursing staff during procedures and clinical care activities.
• Review and pend medication refills and provider orders; assist with prior authorizations and patient forms.
• Provide patient education and instructions under provider or RN guidance.
• Maintain exam/treatment rooms and equipment, including stocking, cleaning, calibration, and sterilization preparation.
• Order and track clinical supplies; assemble information packets and support provider communications.
  

Patient Interaction & Administrative Duties

• Support patient flow through check-in/check-out, scheduling, referrals, insurance verification, and phone management.
• Facilitate communication with patients, including mailing provider updates and assisting with MyCare sign-up.
• Escort patients to ancillary services (e.g., lab, radiology) as needed.
  

Team & Practice Support

• Manage medical records through abstraction, scanning, and filing of health maintenance and test reports.
• Compile data from patient records for quality assurance and improvement activities when requested.
• Process payments and charge entry; manage non-clinical office supplies and distribute mail.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth practice operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree preferred.
• 2 years of pre-hospital care activities or acute/critical care experience preferred
• Strong customer service, computer, and communication skills
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred
• For Elder ONE Employment: 1 year experience with frail, elderly population preferred

EDUCATION

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$17.85 - $20.00

CITY

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14621

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.