Overview Catholic Health Physicians Practices strives to deliver clinically excellent medical care to our patients. We are looking for a Lead Medical Office Assistant who will provide the highest quality of patient care by becoming an integral part of the clinical team. Job Details Duties/Responsibilities: + Provides oversight of Medical Assistant staff: daily workflow planning, troubleshooting, staffing needs, delegation of duties, problem solving and MA learning needs. + Assists in the development and implementation of MA related clinical policies and procedures. + Works collaboratively with administration on operational and clinical communications and special projects. + Prepares exam rooms for use following protocol including: disinfecting, stocking all rooms, and checking vaccinations and medications availability for the day. + Preps the patient chart with pre-visit planning by reviewing the next working day’s schedule and identifying gaps in care. The medical assistant is responsible for ensuring and/or obtaining the last mammogram and breast ultrasound, colonoscopy, immunizations and any clinical studies or consults that are required for that office visit + Escorts patients to exam rooms. Directs patient flow for maximum efficiency. + Collects and documents patient information, clinical data and other relevant information such as vital signs, height/weight, allergies, active medication list, chief complaint, pain screen and current symptoms. + Obtains additional data from patient/significant other, EKG/lab/ diagnostic test results and other historical data. Reports findings to provider, recognizing abnormal findings or changes in condition. + Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks. + Collects, prepares and processes laboratory specimens for on-site and remote-site testing. Tracks and enters results in medical record. Performs quality control for waived testing and log maintenance + Performs, prepares for and assists with in-office procedures which may include but not limited to EKG, holter monitor and other ancillary testing. + Assist with front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, and verifying insurances. + Other duties assigned Qualifications: + Completion of a NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program required. + Current Medical Assistant certification (National Healthcareer Association, American Medical Technologist, American Association of Medical Assistants, and National Centers for Competency Testing) preferred. + 5+ years working as a Medical Assistant + BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association - in person classes only. Please note that virtual classes are not accepted. + Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc Salary Range USD $27.00 - USD $29.00 /Hr.