Medical Office Assistant

Catholic Health; Centereach (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Office Assistant to join their clinical team. This role is essential for delivering high-quality patient care, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with both clinical and front office duties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care, including proficiency in phlebotomy and documentation of clinical data. With a commitment to professional growth and a people-first approach, this position offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient experiences.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam rooms and ensures availability of medications.
• Collects patient information and documents clinical data.
• Assists with front office duties like greeting patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Aseptic Technique

Clinical Data Documentation

Education

NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program

Medical Assistant certification

BCLS certification

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. Prepares exam rooms for use following protocol including disinfecting, stocking all rooms, and checking vaccinations and medications availability for the day.
2. Preps the patient chart with pre-visit planning by reviewing the next working day’s schedule and identifying gaps in care. Ensures and/or obtains the last mammogram, breast ultrasound, colonoscopy, immunizations, and any clinical studies or consults required for that office visit.
3. Escorts patients to exam rooms and directs patient flow for efficiency.
4. Collects and documents patient information, clinical data, and other relevant information such as vital signs, allergies, medications, chief complaint, and current symptoms.
5. Obtains additional data from patient/significant other, lab/test results, and reports findings to the provider, noting any abnormal findings or changes.
6. Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to delegated tasks.
7. Collects, prepares, and processes laboratory specimens, tracks, and enters results in the medical record, and performs quality control for waived testing.
8. Assists with in-office procedures like EKG, holter monitor, and other tests.
9. Assists with front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, verifying insurances.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Completion of a NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
2. Current Medical Assistant certification preferred (from NHA, AMT, AAMT, or NCTC).
3. BCLS certification from the American Heart Association (in-person classes only) required.
4. Proficiency in phlebotomy, aseptic technique, and care tasks.

Salary Range

USD $22.87 - USD $29.13 per hour. This range is an estimate; actual pay depends on qualifications, skills, experience, and location. Benefits, bonuses, and incentives are not included in this range.

At Catholic Health, we prioritize a people-first approach, offering generous benefits, tuition assistance, a pension plan, and opportunities for professional growth.

Additional Details

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