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Medical Office Assistant Jobs in New York, New York, USA at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital
Location: New York
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is the only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York. Celebrating over 110 years of community care, the 257-bed facility provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of ability to pay.
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Type: Full-Time (75 hours biweekly)
Shift: Days
Hours: Varies
Pay: $27.90 per hour
Job Description:
As a front-line staff member, the Medical Office Assistant will perform a variety of clerical, registration, scheduling, and reception tasks while promoting a pleasant environment for patients by facilitating flow and assisting patients wherever possible. Carry out direct patient care and non-direct services that support the department. Duties include performing EKGs, urine pregnancy testing, blood pressures, temperature taking, etc.
Responsibilities:
Take and record patient vitals
Patient registration, information updates, and financial screenings
Payment collections, including service charge explanations and answering related questions
Patient scheduling and appointment verification
Verify insurance coverage and obtain insurance utilization authorizations
Coordination of patient discharge process and follow through with referrals
Perform record-keeping and documentation-related responsibilities
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years experience as Medical Assistant in health related field
Medical Office Assistant certification preferred
High School diploma or Equivalency required
Working knowledge of Medi Soft and Power Med computer applications preferred
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Title: Medical Office Assistant
Company: St. John’s Episcopal Hospital
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Healthcare (Healthcare Administration, Medical Office), Administrative/Clerical (Healthcare Administration)
