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Job Description Join Our Team at Arnot Health!

Are you an organized and compassionate professional looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? Arnot Health is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Medical Office Assistant to join our Horseheads Walk-In Care team. This position plays a vital role in providing essential administrative and patient care support, ensuring a seamless experience for our patients and providers.

Your Schedule:

+ Weekend program

+ Friday, Saturday, Sunday

+ 10-hour shifts

+ Weekend Differential

+ Day Shift

+ Part-Time

What You’ll Do:

As a Medical Office Assistant, you will be responsible for a variety of medical office support services, including:

+ Front Desk & Patient Check-In: Prepare daily schedules, answer phone calls, update patient demographics, and distribute mail.

+ Patient Check-Out & Scheduling: Make follow-up appointments, prepare test orders, obtain prior authorizations, and provide patient instructions.

+ Billing & Documentation: Verify demographic and insurance information, track encounters, and assist with billing processes.

+ Patient Support: Take vitals, perform phlebotomy (if qualified), assist with minor procedures, and prepare surgical instruments for sterilization.

+ Care Team Participation: Work closely with the care team to support patient education, medication management, and preventative care coordination.

+ Medical Record Maintenance: Transcribe notes, scan and file documents, and process medical record requests according to protocol.

+ Office & Safety Compliance: Maintain professional behavior, ensure OSHA compliance, and participate in training programs to support patient-centered care.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic medical office setting. The ideal candidate will have:

+ Education: High school diploma required; completion of a Medical Assistant training program preferred.

+ Experience: Minimum of three years of medical office experience preferred; knowledge of medical coding is a plus.

+ Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

+ Skills: Strong multitasking ability, excellent communication, and a patient-focused approach to care.

Physical Demands:

This role involves light physical effort typical of an office-based medical setting. Candidates should be comfortable assisting with patient care tasks and handling medical documentation.

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