Medical Office Assistant, Upstate Specialty Services @ Township

Job Summary

Assist providers in the examination and treatment of patients, performing various clinical and clerical tasks. Directly reports to the Nurse Manager.

• Communicating with patients and supervising Physicians professionally
• Preparation of treatment rooms
• Intake/interviewing of patients
• Measuring and recording patient information (e.g. vital signs, medications, history, etc.)
• Processing of orders to include entry, obtaining insurance authorization and referrals
• Provide forms as required by specialty to the patient and assists with completion, as needed
• Assist with the cleaning and restocking of patient rooms
• Capable of sterilizing instruments, using proper sterilization procedures and equipment (e.g. autoclave)
• Uses professional and effective phone skills, providing answers in a timely manner
• Clerical duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records and completing insurance forms; obtaining authorizations, scheduling referrals
• Willingly provide support to other staff as needed to prevent backlog and maintain even workloads
• Willingness to float to different areas as needed
• Provides support to the referral team to complete all specialties referrals
• Seeks guidance on clinical tasks from the Nurse Manager
• Adheres to practice policies and procedures; and
• Performs all other duties as assigned

• High School degree or equivalent; completion of an approved Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant program and/or one year of related medical office experience
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures
• Experience with electronic medical records

EPIC EMR experience preferred

M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with potential for evenings and weekends in the future.

Part-time or Full-time position available. 24-40 hrs per week based on candidates' preference.

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays

$1,000 sign on bonus available, 1/2 to be paid at start, 1/2 to be paid after 6 months satisfactory service.

G3: $16.00 - $25.88

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

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