Medical Assistant - Massena, NY

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:

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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:

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.