Medical Office Assistant

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Office Assistant to enhance patient care and support clinical operations. This role involves preparing exam rooms, managing patient information, and ensuring a smooth patient flow. The ideal candidate will possess a Medical Assistant Certification and have strong skills in phlebotomy and aseptic techniques. Join a team that values a people-first approach, offering generous benefits and a culture that fosters professional growth. If you are passionate about providing quality patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Support for professional growth

Qualifications

• Must have Medical Assistant Certification and/or Diploma from an accredited school.
• BCLS training and current certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam rooms and ensures patient charts are ready for visits.
• Collects and documents patient information and vital signs.
• Assists with front office duties like greeting patients and answering phones.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification

BCLS training

Phlebotomy

Aseptic technique

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Diploma from an accredited school

Job description

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 being an integral part of the clinical team.

Candidate MUST have a Medical Assistant Certification and/or Diploma from an accredited school.

Job Details

Required Hours: M 9a-5p, T-F 8:30a-4:30p, S- Rotation

Candidate MUST have a Medical Assistant Certification and/or Diploma from an accredited school.

Qualifications:

1. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
2. BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
3. Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc.

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. The medical assistant is responsible for ensuring and/or obtaining the last mammogram and breast ultrasound, colonoscopy, immunizations and any clinical studies or consults that are required for that office visit.
3. Escorts patients to exam rooms. Directs patient flow for maximum efficiency.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.
7. 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.
8. Assists with front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, and verifying insurances.
9. Other duties assigned.

Salary Range

USD $24.75 - USD $30.00 /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, experience and position location. The salary range or rate 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.