Wound Care Medical Assistant — Clinical & Admin Support

Rochester Regional Health; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union eligibility

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Massena Wound Care location. The role blends clerical duties with clinical assisting in a Primary and/or Specialty care setting, working 40 hours per week from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

You will welcome patients, schedule, verify insurance, document vitals, assist with minor procedures, and support physicians and mid-level providers. A high school diploma and at least 6 months of clinical experience are preferred; strong interpersonal

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 6 months of clinical experience as a nursing assistant or related field.
• Ability to file and retrieve patient records.
• Ability to obtain & document patient vitals, weights, etc.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families and providers.

Responsibilities

• Receives patients and their families and directs them to the appropriate place.
• Answers telephones promptly and politely.
• Schedules appointments
• Files pertinent information within patient's records
• Obtains insurance prior authorizations
• Inputs charges on patient accounts
• Verifies patient insurance upon registration
• Billing
• Obtains & documents vital signs on patients
• Acts as a chaperone for the provider when needed
• Obtains & document patient weights
• Assist physician with minor procedures such as suture removal

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Massena Wound Care location. The role blends clerical duties with clinical assisting in a Primary and/or Specialty care setting, working 40 hours per week from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

You will welcome patients, schedule, verify insurance, document vitals, assist with minor procedures, and support physicians and mid-level providers. A high school diploma and at least 6 months of clinical experience are preferred; strong interpersonal