Medical Assistant, School-Based Health Center

North Country Family Health Center Inc • City of Watertown, NY

107d

About The Position

The School Based Medical Assistant (SBHC-MA) works as part of a team with other SBHC-MA and Health Center Supervisors to ensure smooth patient flow within the practice on a day-to-day basis. This includes customer service, making appointments, checking patients in and out, answering phones and directing inquiries, filing, and assisting medical team with charting tasks.

Requirements

• Current NYS Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant Certification or equivalent
• Proven knowledge of patient care
• Completion of medical assisting course or at least 1 year experience in medical assisting or equivalent experience at the discretion of the supervisor
• High School Diploma required
• Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Skilled with computers and computer applications
• Attention to detail and problem resolution skills
• Positive attitude and high energy
• Quick learner and adaptable to change
• Resourceful and proactive when identifying and resolving problems

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth patient flow within the practice
• Provide customer service
• Make appointments for patients
• Check patients in and out
• Answer phones and direct inquiries
• File patient records
• Assist medical team with charting tasks

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees