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Catholic Health Services Medical Office Assistant Agency in Melville, New York
Overview NOW HIRING! Medical Office Assistants Join Next Level Staffing for the opportunity to work for different Catholic Health Physician Practices throughout Long Island. Short and Long Term Assignments Competitive salary offered Flexible Schedules Job Details Requirements: High School graduate or equivalency. Diploma preferred. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program Minimum of 1 year experience Current Certification required Required BCLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepares exam rooms for use following protocol including: disinfecting, stocking all rooms, and checking vaccinations and medications availability for the day. • Preps the patient chart with pre-visit planning by reviewing the next working day’s schedule and identifying gaps in care. The medical assistant is responsible for ensuring and/or obtaining the last mammogram and breast ultrasound, colonoscopy, immunizations and any clinical studies or consults that are required for that office visit • Escorts patients to exam rooms. Directs patient flow for maximum efficiency. • Collects and documents patient information, clinical data and other relevant information such as vital signs, height/weight, allergies, active medication list, chief complaint, pain screen and current symptoms. • Obtains additional data from patient/significant other, EKG/lab/ diagnostic test results and other historical data. Reports findings to provider, recognizing abnormal findings or changes in condition. • Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks. • Collects, prepares and processes laboratory specimens for on-site and remote-site testing. Tracks and enters results in medical record. Performs quality control for waived testing and log maintenance • Assist with front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, and verifying insurances. Salary Range USD $30.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and specialty. The salary range or rate listed does not include differential pay or other forms of compensation.