MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

Overview

Catholic Health is an integrated system encompassing some of the region's finest health and human services agencies. The health system has nearly 16,000 employees, six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home health service, hospice and a network of physician practices and multispecialty ambulatory locations.

Catholic Health Physicians Practices strives to deliver clinically excellent medical care to our patients.

We are looking for a Medical Office Assistants who will provide the highest quality of patient care by being an integral part of the clinical team.

Job Details

Responsibilities of the Medical Office Assistant include :

• 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.
• Other duties assigned

Qualifications for the Medical Office Assistant position include :

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or 3+years documented medical assistant experience and completion of the CH Medical Assistant Assessment.
• BCLS training and current certification required from : American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc.

Salary Range

USD $22.87 - USD $29.13 / 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, and experience and position location.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses / incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.