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Job Title: Non-Certified Medical Assistant

Department: Massena Internists

Hours Per Week: part time, 24 weekly scheduled hours

Schedule: 8 hour variable shift

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:

+ 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent

+ 6 months of clinical experience as a nursing assistant or related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ previous MA experience

+ experience with medication prior authorizations

+ rooming patients

UNION:

CSEA - Civil Service Employees Association (MH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$18.01 - $24.34

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. 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/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.