Medical Assistant - Women's Health - Massena, NY

Job Title: Medical Assistant
Department:   Women's Health / OB/GYN                
Location:   Casey Medical Building                         
Hours Per Week: 40 scheduled weekly hours
Schedule:   Mon-Fri, 8 hour variable shift                       
         

SUMMARY:

Supports physicians and healthcare professionals by performing a variety of clinical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient operation of the medical facility

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent & at least 6 months of clinical experience as a nursing assistant or related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

UNION:

CSEA - Civil Service Employees Association (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:

$18.01 - $24.34

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.