Medical Office Assistant - Wound Center

Cayuga Health System; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health System in Ithaca, NY, seeks a Medical Office Assistant for outpatient services. You will perform check-in/out, billing, scheduling, and patient care activities in a collaborative, patient-centered team.

The role supports the care team to manage population health, with a focus on efficient documentation and coordinated care, under a standard wage with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Minimum three years experience as a Medical Office Assistant preferred.
• Experience with coding helpful.

Responsibilities

• Check in and check out functions.
• Billing and patient scheduling support.
• Medical documentation and records upkeep.
• Care team participation and coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical Office Assistant experience

Billing and scheduling support

Patient support

Education

High school graduate

Job description

About Arnot HealthArnot Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services to the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Campuses include Arnot Ogden Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira; Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath, NY; and over 40 medical offices in the Southern Tier. Arnot Health is currently affiliated with more than 300 physicians from 50+ specialties.Arnot Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Arnot Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.Learn more at www.arnothealth.org .Summary: Performs a variety of medical office support services for Outpatient Services. Primarily responsible for routine office functions, preparation of billing forms, scheduling, insurance authorizations, preparation of surgical instrument trays and assistance at patient care activities not requiring direct physician supervision. Participates in a patient-centered care team that focuses on coordinated care for individual patients, supporting patients and families to manage population health, utilizing evidence-based methodologies. Roles and Responsibilities:Check in and check out functionsBillingPatient supportMedical documentationCare team participationOther duties as assignedRequired Skills and Experience:High school graduate.Minimum three years experience as a Medical Office Assistant preferred. Experience with coding helpful.Pay Range Disclosure:Standard Rate of $16.71 - $21.20 per hour plus benefitsCentralus and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] .