Medical Office Assistant

Overview

Catholic Health Physicians Practices strives to deliver clinically excellent medical care to our patients.

Candidates must be a graduate form and accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job Details

We are looking for a Medical Office Assistants who will provide the highest quality of patient care by being 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

• Assist with front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, and verifying insurances.

• Other duties assigned

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

• BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association.

• Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc.

Salary Range

USD $25.86 - USD $29.00 /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. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.