Medical Office Assistant-PD

Catholic Health; Woodbury (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Support for professional growth

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Woodbury is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to provide high-quality patient care as part of a clinical team. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, managing patient charts, and assisting with clinical duties. Candidates must complete a NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program and possess relevant certifications. Competitive hourly pay between $24.00 and $30.00 is offered, along with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of a NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• BCLS training and current certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and check medications for availability.
• Preps patient charts and ensures necessary clinical data.
• Direct patient flow for maximum efficiency.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Aseptic technique

Patient communication

Education

Completion of a NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program

Current Medical Assistant certification

Job description

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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 becoming 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 that are 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.
• Performs, prepares for and assists with in-office procedures which may include but not limited to EKG, holter monitor and other ancillary testing.
• Assist with front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, and verifying insurances.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of a NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification (National Healthcareer Association, American Medical Technologist, American Association of Medical Assistants, and National Centers for Competency Testing) preferred.
• BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association - in person classes only. Virtual classes are not accepted.
• Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc.

Salary

USD $24.00 - 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, and experience and position location. It does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and does not include the value of benefits.

Additional information

• At Catholic Health, we offer generous benefits packages, tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care