Job Summary
The Medical Office Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring smooth operations within a healthcare setting by offering essential support to healthcare providers. This position involves a variety of clinical and administrative tasks, contributing to the overall quality of patient care.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and organize exam rooms for patient consultations.
- Document and record patient vitals accurately.
- Perform clinical procedures, including phlebotomy and EKGs.
- Manage patient scheduling efficiently.
- Process laboratory specimens as required.
- Assist with administrative duties such as verifying insurance information.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED is mandatory.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program accredited by the State of New York.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is essential.
- National certification is preferred, enhancing professional qualifications.
Catholic Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
