Medical Office Assistant - Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

UBMD Primary Care seeking full-time Medical Office Assistant (MOA) to perform clinical duties at our outpatient clinic in Williamsville. Responsible for ensuring timely and efficient rooming of patients, performing clinical intake on patients by checking vitals, preparing patients for exams, procedures and / or treatments, as well as obtaining and evaluating patient's history in EMR system. Will assist with provider orders and call backs under the direction of a nurse, APP or physician. MA / MOA certificate or degree preferred. May substitute a minimum of 2 years' experience in lieu of certificate / degree. Experience in an outpatient clinic setting preferred. Excellent communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills required. EMR experience required.

Schedule will be 8 : 30 am - 4 : 30 pm Monday through Friday with Monday evening availability in rotation with the other clinical staff. Office located on the corner of Hopkins & Klein Roads in Williamsville.

Pay range is $18 to $19.50 / hour depending on experience. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful background check and drug screen. AA / EOE

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

Medical Office Assistant

LOCATION(S)

Outpatient Clinic

REPORTS TO :

Nurse Manager or Clinic Supervisor

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

POSITION TYPE : Full-time

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS :

N / A

Job Summary :

The Medical Office Assistant (MOA) will be responsible for performing clinical duties at an outpatient clinic under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Clinic Supervisor.

Essential Functions :

• Responsible for ensuring timely and efficient rooming of patients.
• Performs clinical intake on patients by checking vitals such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
• Prepares patients for examinations, procedures and / or treatments.
• Obtains, evaluates and records patient’s history in electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Observes patients, charting in EMR and reporting changes in patient’s condition, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment.
• Collects and processes specimens.
• Maintains examination / treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Conducts clinical portion of annual well visits.
• Assists with provider orders and call backs under the direction of a nurse, APP or physician.
• Depending on the clinic, may be responsible for point of care testing which includes, but is not limited to, EKG’s, urine reagent strip testing, glucometer testing, peak flow testing and / or oxygen coverage testing when applicable.
• Full-time employees must have the ability to work 37.5 hours each week on a regular basis, except during times when paid time off is requested and approved. Part-time employees must have the ability to work the required number of hours each week on a regular basis, except during times when paid time off is requested and approved.
• Reviews and addresses daily tasks as assigned.
• Complies with all OSHA regulations.
• Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures.

Other Functions :

Qualifications :

Education : Medical Assistant (MA) / Medical Office Assistant (MOA) certificate or degree training preferred. May substitute a minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an MA / MOA in lieu of certificate or degree.

Experience : Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ experience working as an MA / MOA, preferably in an outpatient clinic setting. Experience in EKG’s, pulmonology and / or endocrinology POC testing preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : Experience in electronic medical records preferred. Excellent communication, organizational, customer service and multi-tasking skills required. Must be able to multi-task effectively and efficiently. Must be able to work as part of a team and independently, as needed. Above-average keyboarding skills preferred.

Working / Environment Conditions :

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Equipment :

UBMD Primary Care is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees without regard to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender or expression whether or not such gender identity or expression differs from the employee’s physical sex as assigned at birth (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, predisposing genetic characteristics and information, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation or any other factor and / or status protected by law. We expect all employees to adhere to these principles of equality which apply to all aspects of the employment relationship including hiring, job selection, job assignment, compensation, corrective action, termination, access to benefits and training and other privileges of employment.

UBMD Primary Care is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace in compliance with local, state and / or federal guidelines.