Medical Office Assistant

divh2Medical Office Assistant/h2pCatholic Health Physicians Practices strives to deliver clinically excellent medical care to our patients. We are looking for a medical office assistant who will provide the highest quality of patient care by being an integral part of the clinical team./ppMust have a medical assistant diploma and/or certification from NYS./ph3Duties/Responsibilities:/h3ulliPrepares exam rooms for use following protocol including disinfecting, stocking all rooms, and checking vaccinations and medications availability for the day./liliPreps the patient chart with pre-visit planning by reviewing the next working days 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./liliEscorts patients to exam rooms. Directs patient flow for maximum efficiency./liliCollects 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./liliObtains 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./liliConfirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks./liliCollects, 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./liliAssist with front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, and verifying insurances./liliOther duties assigned/li/ulh3Qualifications:/h3pCompletion of an accredited medical assistant program or 3+ years documented medical assistant experience and completion of the CH medical assistant assessment. BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc./ph3Posted Salary Range/h3pUSD $22.87 - USD $29.13 /Hr./ppThis range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidates 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./ppAt 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./p/div