Job Summary
The role involves providing essential support in a healthcare environment, primarily focusing on assisting with patient care and clinical procedures. The individual will work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure smooth operations within the medical facility.
Responsibilities
- Prepare examination rooms for patient visits.
- Review patient schedules and medical records to ensure readiness for appointments.
- Escort patients to examination areas and update records with vital signs, medications, allergies, symptoms, and medical history.
- Process laboratory specimens accurately and assist with various clinical procedures.
- Monitor and report abnormal test results to healthcare providers promptly.
- Support daily operational tasks including patient check-in, managing phone calls, and verifying insurance information.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program accredited by New York State.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for providers, issued by the American Heart Association.
- Preferred: National Medical Assistant certification.
- Strong organizational skills and effective communication abilities.
- Excellent patient service aptitude and the capacity to perform well in a dynamic healthcare environment.
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.
