Medical Office Assistant CMH

03 UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital; Town of Sherburne (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Sherburne, NY seeks a Medical Office Assistant to serve as the customer service liaison across our practices. The role greets patients, handles registration, scheduling, insurance verification, and billing with courtesy and accuracy, following all UHS policies.

In a clinical facet, duties may include assisting licensed staff as needed. We offer a 40-hour work week with day shifts; compensation ranges from $17.19 to $24.42 per hour depending on experience, and

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program or direct patient care experience (collection of patient information, patient interactions, or assisting physicians).
• Preferred: CMAA certification; walk-in/primary care experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients with courtesy and respect.
• Handle registration, scheduling, insurance verification and billing per UHS policies.
• Perform patient care tasks under direction of licensed health professionals where applicable.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Clerical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accred. medical assisting program

Certified medical administrative assistant (CMAA)

Job description

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

Why You'll Love Working at UHS

• A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration.
• Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.
• Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best