Medical Office Assistant

United Health Services; Village of Johnson City (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to serve as a customer service liaison and perform patient care tasks. This entry-level position offers a flexible per diem schedule and requires a high school diploma along with medical assisting experience. Join a compassionate team dedicated to improving community health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Customer service liaison, greeting patients with courtesy.
• Performs patient care tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide patients with a seamless experience.
• Follow UHS Policies regarding registration, scheduling, and billing.

Skills

Communication

Clerical Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program

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Position Overview

In a clerical role, the Medical Office Assistant is the customer service liaison to each of our practices. The Medical Office Assistant greets each patient with courtesy and respect, using exceptional communication skills. The purpose of this position is to provide our patients with a seamless experience while following all UHS Policies regarding registration, scheduling, insurance verification, and billing. In a clinical role, the medical assistant performs patient care tasks under the direction of a licensed nurse and/or nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, physician, or other authorized healthcare provider.

Primary Department or Work Location: UHS Heart and Vascular Institute Johnson City

Work Shift And Schedule: This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as-needed, agreed-upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.

Compensation Range: $17.98 - $25.17 per hour, depending on experience

Education/Experience: This position is not eligible for benefits.

Minimum Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program or direct patient care experience, including but not limited to collection of patient information and data, patient interactions, or assisting physicians with procedures in a medical office or hospital setting.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a walk-in / primary care/ specialty care setting.
• Certified medical administrative assistant (CMAA)
• Strong clerical background with excellent computer skills

License/Certification:

• Minimum Required: Documentation of current CPR certification required within 1 week of start of employment.
• Preferred: Not Applicable

About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care