Medical Office Assistant

Catholic Health; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York is seeking a dedicated Medical Office Assistant to join their clinical team. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality patient care by managing patient flow, preparing exam rooms, and performing various clinical and front office duties. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and numerous benefits, including tuition assistance and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Pension plans

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms following protocol.
• Collect and document patient information.
• Perform front office duties: greet patients, answer phones.

Skills

Proficiency with care tasks

BCLS training

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma

Completion of a NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program

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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.

Must have

• A Medical Assistant Diploma from an accredited program.

Job Details

Qualifications

• Completion of a NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification (National Healthcareer Association, American Medical Technologists, American Association of Medical Assistants, and National Centers for Competency Testing) preferred.
• BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association - in person classes only. Virtual classes are not accepted.
• Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms following protocol, including disinfecting, stocking, and checking vaccinations and medications.
• Pre-visit planning: review schedule, identify care gaps, ensure and obtain necessary clinical data and tests.
• Escort patients, manage patient flow efficiently.
• Collect and document patient information, vital signs, allergies, medications, chief complaint, symptoms.
• Obtain additional data, report findings, recognize abnormal conditions.
• Confirm and clarify written orders before delegated tasks.
• Handle laboratory specimens, perform quality control, enter results.
• Assist with in-office procedures like EKG, Holter monitor, etc.
• Perform front office duties: greet patients, answer phones, verify insurances.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range

USD $24.75 - USD $30.00 /Hr.

This is an estimate; actual pay depends on qualifications, skills, experience, and location. Benefits, bonuses, or incentives are not included in this range.

At Catholic Health, we prioritize our people, offering benefits, tuition assistance, pension plans, and growth opportunities.

Additional Information

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