Medical Assistant (MA)

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing, P.C.•City of Lockport, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Medical Assistant (MA) to work full-time on the day shift in the Medical Department at the Niagara County Jail located in Lockport, NY. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks such as medical records request, administrative reports, Continuity of Care (COC) release, and other medical duties.

Requirements

Completed an approved Medical Assistant program
Clerical experience
Ability to type
Proficient in phlebotomy
Good grasp of patient assessment skills
Effective communication skills & pleasant telephone manner
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Working knowledge of office equipment and medical equipment
Working knowledge of medical terminology
Minimum of 2 years medical assistant or medical office administrative support
Strong computer skills (including Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Strong organizations skills and attention to detail
Ability to work with confidential matters and information is required

Responsibilities

Blood draws
Maintaining examination and treatment areas
Verification of medications and medical information
Maintain medication records
Answer telephone and processing calls
Maintain filing system and confidentiality of information at all times
Provide full administrative and clerical support to the medical department at the facility to include typing of various reports, letters and memorandum
Data Entry
Scanning documents into the computer
Assisting with the credentialing process of new hires
Maintain staff log
Schedule transports
Assist with billing