What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Office Assistant, Upstate Specialty Services @ Township 5 position at SUNY Upstate Medical University?
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.
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
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
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
Salary : $16 - $26
