Medical Assistant- Massena at Rochester Regional Health in Massena, New York

Job Description:

Description



HOW WE CARE FOR YOU



At St. Lawrence Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Same Day pay through Daily Pay
  
  


• Paid vacation & holiday pay
  
  


• Medical, dental, vision, hearing benefits
  
  

SUMMARY



The Medical Assistant performs a mixture of both clerical administrative medical assisting, as well as clinical medical office assisting in Primary and/or Specialty care settings. The Certified Medical Assistant works in collaboration with licensed physicians and mid-level providers (NP/PA's), and reports to a Physician Practice Manager.


Join the Massena Hospital (MH) team and be part of our mission to provide top-notch healthcare to our community! Massena Hospital is a vital part of our community, offering exceptional healthcare services in a welcoming and compassionate environment. We are an acute care facility with 25 beds, providing a wide range of medical, surgical, and pediatric care.



STATUS: Full time



LOCATION: Massena Internists



DEPARTMENT: Physician Practice Management



SCHEDULE: 8-hour shifts



ATTRIBUTES

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  Preferred: Medical Assistant Certification or medical assistant experience
  
  


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  Preferred: Strong customer service, computer, and communication skills
  
  


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

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
  
  

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.



PAY RANGE: $17.66 - $23.63

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Apply Now