Office Medical Assistant

Elevation Medical Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Health Management in New York City is seeking an Office Medical Assistant to perform administrative and clinical duties under the provider’s guidance. The role includes scheduling, patient check-in, insurance verification, and basic clinical support to prepare exam rooms and record patient information.

Ideal candidates will have CMA certification, 3+ years in medical office settings, strong organizational/communication skills, and proficiency with EHR systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification preferred.
• At least three years of experience in an office management or related role.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in patients; verify insurance information.
• Maintain filing systems and electronic health records (EHR).
• Schedule appointments and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist clinicians during exams.
• Answer inquiries and handle billing communications.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

EHR Proficiency

Medical Terminology

Attention to Detail

Pharmaceutical Principles

Financial Systems

Multitasking

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

EHR Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

New York, United States | Posted on 12/05/2024

Better Health Management is seeking a dynamic Office Medical Assistant responsible for performing administrative and clinical duties under the provider’s direction. Administrative duties include keeping the office organized, scheduling appointments, answering/returning phone calls, and maintaining office supplies. Clinical duties may include taking vital signs and recording patient medical history, preparing (cleaning & turnover) treatment rooms for patient exams, cleaning/sterilizing medical equipment as well as maintaining log books.

• Greeting patients and checking them in for appointments
  
• Verifying insurance information and handling patient registration
  
• Collecting patient demographics and medical history
  
• Answering phone calls and managing patient inquiries
  

Administrative Tasks

• Maintaining a filing system for all patient documents and reports submitted, including electronic health records (EHR)
  
• Ordering and managing medical supplies and office inventory
  
• Handling correspondence with patients, insurance companies, other healthcare providers, and billing
  
• Coordinating appointments and meetings
  
• Coordinating domestic and international travel, including flight, hotel, and car rental reservations
  

Clinical Support

• Preparing patients for exams by taking medical histories and documenting relevant information
  
• Performing basic laboratory test
  
• Informing the Doctor, Nurse or other healthcare facilitators about impending appointments
  
• Assisting with minor procedures directed by the provider
  
• Transcribing all notes and documents related to treatments
  

Skills

• Organization and ability to multitask to complete a wide variety of tasks
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff
  
• Financial systems, including preparing and distributing bills, insurance and accounting
  
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic anatomy
  
• Computer literacy and ability to use electronic health records (EHR) systems
  
• Attention to detail to ensure tasks are written thoroughly and correctly
  
• Risk management and audits
  
• Medical ethics
  
• Pharmaceutical principles
  

Experience

• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
  
• Administrative experience: 3 years (Preferred)
  
• Medical office management: 3 years (Preferred)
  

Pay

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Schedule

• Day shift
  

Ability to commute/relocate

• Queens, NY and Manhattan, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
  

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
  

Requirements

Requirement:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
  
• Certified Medical Assistant
  
• Three years minimum experience as office manager or in a related field