Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Department : RRH Orthopaedics - Eastern Monroe Region

Location : Primary location is The Resident Podiatry Clinic at Wilson Health Center

Hours Per Week : As Needed

Schedule : Day shift

Summary : As a Medical Assistant, your excellent customer service and communication skills directly affect patient care as well as ensuring day to day office operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities :

Conduct pre-visit planning, close care gaps, and complete health maintenance and registry work.

Obtain and document patient vital signs, history, and screenings; promptly report abnormalities.

Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and collect / process specimens for external testing.

Assist providers and nursing staff during procedures and clinical care activities.

Review and pend medication refills and provider orders; assist with prior authorizations and patient forms.

Provide patient education and instructions under provider or RN guidance.

Maintain exam / treatment rooms and equipment, including stocking, cleaning, calibration, and sterilization preparation.

Order and track clinical supplies; assemble information packets and support provider communications.

Patient Interaction & Administrative Duties :

Support patient flow through check-in / check-out, scheduling, referrals, insurance verification, and phone management.

Facilitate communication with patients, including mailing provider updates and assisting with MyCare sign-up.

Escort patients to ancillary services (e.g., lab, radiology) as needed.

Team & Practice Support :

Manage medical records through abstraction, scanning, and filing of health maintenance and test reports.

Compile data from patient records for quality assurance and improvement activities when requested.

Process payments and charge entry; manage non-clinical office supplies and distribute mail.

Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth practice operations.

Preferred Qualifications :

Associates degree preferred.

2 years of pre-hospital care activities or acute / critical care experience preferred

Strong customer service, computer, and communication skills

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

For Elder ONE Employment : 1 year experience with frail, elderly population preferred

Education :

Licenses / Certifications :

Physical Requirements : M - Medium Work

Pay Range : $17.85 - $19.50

City : Rochester

Postal Code : 14621

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.