Medical Office Assistant, Upstate Specialty Services @ Township 5
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Upstate Univ Med Assoc @ Syr
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MedBest
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Medical Office Assistant, G3
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86975
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N/A
Job Summary:
Position Summary:
Assist providers in the examination and treatment of patients, performing various clinical and clerical tasks. Directly reports to the Nurse Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Chart preparation prior to patient's scheduled appointment Care for patients in a team-based approach alongside Physicians, APPs, RNs, LPNs, and MOAs.
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 work-loads;
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; Team Leader and Nurse Manager
Adheres to practice policies and procedures; and
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
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; and
experience with electronic medical records
Preferred Qualifications:
EPIC EMR experience preferred
Work Days:
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.
Message to Applicants:
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.
Recruitment Office:
MedBest Medical Management