Medical Office Assistant

Catholic Health; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 35,624 - 40,969; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Catholic Health in Patchogue, NY is seeking a highly organized Medical Office Assistant to join our clinical team. This position involves preparing exam rooms, managing patient charts, and ensuring top-notch patient care. The ideal candidate will have a background in an accredited Medical Assistant Program and BCLS certification.

Along with a competitive hourly salary of $25.86 to $29.74, Catholic Health offers excellent benefits, including tuition assistance and a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and use aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms according to protocols.
• Manage patient charts and obtain clinical data.
• Assist with front office duties including patient greetings and calls.

Skills

Proficiency with care tasks (phlebotomy, aseptic technique)

BCLS training and certification

Patient flow management

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Catholic Health Physicians Practices strives to deliver clinically excellent medical care to our patients.

Candidates must be a graduate form and accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job Details

We are looking for a Medical Office Assistant who will provide the highest quality of patient care by being an integral part of the clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam rooms for use following protocol including disinfecting, stocking all rooms, and checking vaccinations and medications availability for the day.
• Preps the patient chart with pre‑visit planning by reviewing the next working day’s schedule and identifying gaps in care. The medical assistant is responsible for ensuring and/or obtaining the last mammogram and breast ultrasound, colonoscopy, immunizations and any clinical studies or consults required for that office visit.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, directs patient flow for maximum efficiency.
• Collects and documents patient information, clinical data and other relevant information such as vital signs, height/weight, allergies, active medication list, chief complaint, pain screen and current symptoms.
• Obtains additional data from patient/significant other, EKG/lab/diagnostic test results and other historical data. Reports findings to provider, recognizing abnormal findings or changes in condition.
• Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.
• Collects, prepares and processes laboratory specimens for on‑site and remote‑site testing, tracks and enters results in medical record, performs quality control for waived testing and log maintenance.
• Assist with front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, and verifying insurances.
• Other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• BCLS training and current certification required from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc.

Salary Range

USD $25.86 - $29.74 /hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location.

The salary range listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job, and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people‑first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.