Medical Assistant - Catholic Health

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

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

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.
• Performs, prepares for and assists with in-office procedures which may include but not limited to EKG, holter monitor and other ancillary testing. Schedules procedures, referrals and specialty services and testing.
• Obtain prior authorizations on specific medications, diagnostic testing/imaging, as ordered by provider.
• Works with healthcare team to assure smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operation. Problem solves obstacles to through-put process and notifies appropriate party to resolve undue backlogs and wait times.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills to enhance age-specific patient care, team collaboration and analytical problem solving.
• A detail-orientation with multiple tasks and follow-through of tasks to completion.
• Ability to work with an Electronic Health Record, Practice Management and Scheduling systems.
• BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or 3+years documented medical assistant experience and completion of the CH Medical Assistant Assessment.

The range for this position is $23.71– $30.21 per hour.

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.

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