Medical Office Assistant CMH

Nyuhs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UHS Primary Care Sherburne is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to act as the customer service liaison across practices. You will greet patients warmly, manage registration, scheduling, insurance verification, and billing, and support clinicians with routine patient care under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a medical assisting program or direct patient care experience, and CPR within one week of start.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program or direct patient care experience.
• Experience with data collection, patient interactions, and supporting physicians.
• CPR certification within 1 week of start.
• CMAA certification preferred.
• Walk-in/primary care or specialty care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients with courtesy and respect.
• Handle registration, scheduling, insurance verification, and billing.
• Provide patient care tasks under supervision.
• Assist physicians with procedures when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Clerical skills

Computer skills

Medical office experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting program graduate

Walk-in/primary care experience

CPR certification

CMAA certification

Job description

Medical Office Assistant CMH# Career Opportunities## Medical Office Assistant CMHApply: Sherburne, NY: Full time: Posted Today: R0000017267# **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 health care provider.**Primary Department, Division, or Unit:**UHS Primary Care Sherburne**Primary Work Shift:**Day**Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Compensation Range:**$17.19 - $24.42 per hour, depending on experience-----**Education/Experience**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