Ambulatory Medical Assistant

Rome Health • Rome, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Rome Health is seeking a full-time Ambulatory Medical Assistant to perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of an authorized health care provider in an acute care hospital setting. The Ambulatory Surgery Medical Assistant serves primarily as a patient advocate and care coordinator, ensuring a seamless perioperative experience for both patient and family. This includes organizing the surgical chart, scheduling necessary testing, reviewing the surgical chart for completeness, accessing outside records through the regional health information organization (RHIOS), and preparing the patient for surgery, including vital signs and surgical site preparation. The Ambulatory Surgery Medical Assistant serves as a point of contact for physicians, patients, caregivers, and medical institutions to provide resources and assistance in accessing perioperative services and to assist all parties in overcoming barriers within the healthcare system. The Ambulatory Surgery Medical Assistant is responsible for clinical duties such as, but not limited to, phlebotomy draws, EKG exams and microbiology swab collection.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience working in a hospital or medical office

Responsibilities

• Organizing surgical chart
• Scheduling necessary testing
• Reviewing the surgical chart for completeness
• Accessing outside records through the regional health information organization (RHIOS)
• Preparing the patient for surgery, including vital signs and surgical site preparation
• Serving as a point of contact for physicians, patients, caregivers, and medical institutions
• Providing resources and assistance in accessing perioperative services
• Assisting all parties in overcoming barriers within the healthcare system
• Performing clinical duties such as phlebotomy draws, EKG exams, and microbiology swab collection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED