Medical Office Assistant

Catholic Health • Town of Smithtown, NY

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About The Position

Catholic Health Physicians Practices is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to provide high-quality patient care as an integral member of the clinical team. The role supports clinical operations, patient flow, preparation for visits and procedures, laboratory testing, and front-office duties.

Requirements

• Completion of a New York State-accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Current BCLS training and certification from the American Heart Association; in-person classes are required and virtual classes are not accepted.
• Proficiency in care tasks such as phlebotomy and aseptic technique.

Nice To Haves

• Current Medical Assistant certification from the National Healthcareer Association, American Medical Technologist, American Association of Medical Assistants, or National Centers for Competency Testing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms according to protocol by disinfecting and stocking them, and checking the availability of vaccinations and medications for the day.
• Review the next working day’s schedule for pre-visit planning and gaps in care; ensure or obtain required records and information, including mammograms, breast ultrasounds, colonoscopies, immunizations, clinical studies, and consults.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and direct patient flow efficiently.
• Collect and document patient information and clinical data, including vital signs, height and weight, allergies, active medications, chief complaint, pain screen, and current symptoms.
• Obtain additional information from patients or significant others, test results, and historical data; report findings to the provider and recognize abnormal findings or changes in condition.
• Confirm and clarify written orders before implementing delegated tasks.
• Collect, prepare, and process laboratory specimens for on-site and remote-site testing; track and enter results in the medical record; perform waived-testing quality control and maintain logs.
• Prepare for and assist with in-office procedures, including EKGs, Holter monitoring, and other ancillary testing.
• Assist with front-office duties, including greeting patients, answering phones, and verifying insurance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous benefits packages
• Tuition assistance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• A culture that supports professional and educational growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed