Job Title: Medical Assistant
Department: Nursing
Location: Massena, NY - Float
Hours Per Week: per diem
Schedule: 8 hour work shift
SUMMARY:
The medical assistant performs a mixture of both clerical administrative medical assisting, as well as clinical medical office assisting in Primary and/or Specialty care settings. The Certified Medical Assistant works in collaboration with licensed physicians and mid-level providers (NP/PA's), and reports to a Physician Practice Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receives patients and their families and directs them to the appropriate place.
Answers telephones promptly and politely.
Schedules appointments
Files pertinent information within patient's records
Obtains insurance prior authorizations
Inputs charges on patient accounts
Verifies patient insurance upon registration
Billing
Obtains & documents vital signs on patients
Acts as a chaperone for the provider when needed
Obtains & document patient weights
Assist physician with minor procedures such as suture removal
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduate or equivalent
6 months of clinical experience as a nursing assistant or related field
Ability to file and retrieve patient records.
Ability to obtain & document patient vitals, weights, etc
Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families and providers
UNION:
CSEA (MH)
Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$19.08 - $27.99
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.