Medical Office Assistant

Catholic Health System•Howard Beach, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic 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 becoming an integral part of the clinical team. This Medical Office Assistant position is for an Family Medicine practice. Must have an MA diploma/certification.

Requirements

Completion of a NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association - in person classes only. Please note that virtual classes are not accepted.
Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc

Nice To Haves

Current Medical Assistant certification (National Healthcareer Association, American Medical Technologist, American Association of Medical Assistants, and National Centers for Competency Testing) preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares exam rooms for use following protocol including: disinfecting, stocking all rooms, and checking vaccinations and medications availability for the day.
Preps the patient chart with pre-visit planning by reviewing the next working day's 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
Escorts patients to exam rooms.
Directs patient flow for maximum efficiency.
Collects 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.
Obtains 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.
Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.
Collects, 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
Performs, prepares for and assists with in-office procedures which may include but not limited to EKG, holter monitor and other ancillary testing.
Assist with front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, and verifying insurances.
Other duties assigned