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Medical Office Assistant

Catholic Health Services

Massapequa, NYJob$26.77–30.78/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$26.77–30.78/hr
Location
Massapequa, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BCLS Certification From American Heart Association

Job overview

Catholic Health Services is hiring a Medical Office Assistant. Catholic Health Physicians Practices seeks a Medical Office Assistant to provide high-quality patient care as an integral part of the clinical team. The role involves preparing exam rooms, managing patient charts, escorting patients, collecting and documenting patient information, and assisting with front office duties. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Medical Assistant Program and possess current BCLS certification.

Key focus areas include Prepare exam rooms for use following protocol, Prep patient charts with pre-visit planning, and Escort patients to exam rooms.

Successful candidates bring Completion Of Accredited Medical Assistant Program and BCLS Certification. Important skills include Phlebotomy and Aseptic Technique. Preferred (not required): Disinfecting, Stocking Rooms, Checking Vaccinations Availability, and Checking Medications Availability.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PhlebotomyAseptic TechniqueDisinfectingStocking RoomsChecking Vaccinations AvailabilityChecking Medications AvailabilityPre-Visit PlanningReviewing ScheduleIdentifying Gaps in CareEnsuring MammogramObtaining MammogramEnsuring Breast UltrasoundObtaining Breast UltrasoundEnsuring ColonoscopyObtaining ColonoscopyEnsuring ImmunizationsObtaining ImmunizationsEnsuring Clinical StudiesObtaining Clinical StudiesEnsuring ConsultsObtaining ConsultsDirecting Patient FlowCollecting Patient InformationDocumenting Patient InformationCollecting Clinical DataDocumenting Clinical DataCollecting Vital SignsDocumenting Vital SignsCollecting Height/WeightDocumenting Height/WeightCollecting AllergiesDocumenting AllergiesCollecting Active Medication ListDocumenting Active Medication ListCollecting Chief ComplaintDocumenting Chief ComplaintCollecting Pain ScreenDocumenting Pain ScreenCollecting Current SymptomsDocumenting Current SymptomsObtaining Data From Patient/Significant OtherObtaining EKG/Lab/Diagnostic Test ResultsObtaining Historical DataReporting Findings to ProviderRecognizing Abnormal FindingsRecognizing Changes in ConditionConfirming Written OrdersClarifying Written OrdersCollecting Laboratory SpecimensPreparing Laboratory Specimens

Qualifications

Graduate From Accredited Medical Assistant ProgramCompletion of Accredited Medical Assistant ProgramBCLS Certification From American Heart Association

Benefits

Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance

Full job description

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 $26.77 - USD $30.78 /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.

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