Medical Office Assistant

United Health Services; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to join their team. The role involves customer service duties and clinical tasks under supervision, ensuring a seamless patient experience. Ideal candidates will have strong clerical skills and relevant education or experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Wellness programs

Growth pathways

Team events

Qualifications

• Direct patient care experience, including collection of patient information.
• Assisting physicians with procedures in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a customer service liaison, greeting patients courteously.
• Perform patient care tasks under supervision of licensed healthcare providers.

Skills

Customer Service

Clerical Skills

Computer Proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program

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Position Overview

The Medical Office Assistant serves as a customer service liaison in a clerical role, greeting patients with courtesy and respect, and ensuring a seamless experience by following all UHS policies related to registration, scheduling, insurance verification, and billing. In a clinical role, the medical assistant performs patient care tasks under the supervision of licensed healthcare providers.

Details

• Primary Department or Work Location: UHS Primary Care Norwich
• Primary Work Shift: Day
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Compensation Range: $15.61 - $23.45 per hour, depending on experience

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program or direct patient care experience, including collection of patient information, patient interactions, or assisting physicians with procedures in a medical setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in walk-in, primary care, or specialty care settings
• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
• Strong clerical skills with excellent computer proficiency

Licenses/Certifications

• Current CPR certification required within 1 week of employment

Why Work at UHS?

We support our team through meaningful benefits, personal growth opportunities, and a supportive culture, including team events, comprehensive health coverage, wellness programs, growth pathways, and a community-oriented lifestyle in New York’s Southern Tier.

About UHS

United Health Services is a non-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier, providing extensive healthcare services with a dedicated workforce, guided by values of compassion, trust, respect, teamwork, and innovation.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare