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Certified Medical Assistant - Oncology - Potsdam, NY

Certified Medical Assistant - Oncology - Potsdam, NY

St. Lawrence Health SystemPotsdam, NY, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Certified Medical Assistant

Oncology Department, Canton - Potsdam Hospital, Part time, Per diem, 8 hour shift, 8a-4 : 30p

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.

Responsibilities :

Clerical / Administrative Duties :

  • Greeting patients. Answering phones. Scheduling appointments.
  • Assisting with provider EHR document time management.
  • Assisting first time patient in completing medical history questionnaire.
  • Collecting co-payments, and carrying out prior authorizations and referral processes.

Clinical Assistant Duties :

  • Rooming patients, taking accurate vital signs and recording same in EHR.
  • Assists the Provider during examinations.
  • Reinforces provider instructions and education to patient.
  • Gathers medical equipment needed for exam, sets up procedural trays.
  • Cleans exam table and room after patient exam.
  • Comfortable with basic medical support procedures.
  • Assuring that all medications given on site by nurse or provider have the proper lot number and expiration date entered into EHR.
  • Schedules medical tests or referrals per provider instructions.

    • Medical Documentation :

  • Accompanies provider into the patient examination area to transcribe into the EMR documentation of medical processes.
  • Ensures that all documentation entered into the EMR is noted as transcribed by the CMA and that the provider signs to acknowledge documentation is accurate.

    • Communication :

  • Works with directors, providers and nursing staff to resolve clerical or patient flow / time management, as well as quality control issues.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality, and maintains very friendly, warm and inviting atmosphere in patient waiting areas, office, and lobby.

    • Required Qualifications :

  • High school diploma
  • Completion of Medical Assistant Educational / Technical training program.
  • Medical Assistant Certification

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • None.

    • Union : 1199-200B Clerical Workers (CPH) Note : Not all per diem roles are union eligible

    Licenses / Certifications :

    Physical Requirements : M - Medium Work

    Pay Range : $19.86 - $28.82

    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.

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