What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Orleans Community Health?
Orleans Community Health is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant to join our Health Care Team of Heroes at Medina Memorial Hospital’s general surgery site. As a Medical Assistant, you are a non-licensed health care provider who, under the direction and supervision of a licensed health care provider, delivers direct and indirect patient care. You play an integral role in maintaining patient well-being, and contribute to the success of patients, physicians and licensed health care providers. If you are a dependable, friendly person that enjoys serving others then we’d love to talk with you!
Shift and Status
- Full Time
- 8am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday. No weekends or holidays
- Competitive pay and Benefits Package including a 403(b) and Pension Plan!
- $Up To Thirty-Five Dollars per hour extra for shift pick-ups!
Summary
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting with the administration of direct patient care and related duties including some technical skills such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), vital signs monitoring and assisting with various procedures under the direct supervision of the Provider. The Medical Assistant works with all patient populations such as pediatric, childbearing, adult and geriatric.
Requirements
- Previous Office/Clinic experience preferred.
- Medical Assistant Certification or medical assistant experience preferred
- High school graduate or GED diploma.
- CPR/BLS maintained annually.
- Strong customer service, computer, and communication skills
- Job Functions
- Responsible for taking patient history and obtain vital signs
- Perform basic testing or screenings such as: vision, audio, urine drug screens, breath alcohol, EKGs, pulmonary function testing
- Assist with obtaining prior-authorization for procedures and medications.
- Obtains patient records relevant to services being referred for.
- Answer incoming calls and make outgoing calls.
- Maintain confidentiality with all patient information (HIPAA)
- Ensures equipment is in working order.
- Maintains examination rooms and stocks necessary medical supplies
- Performs duties to ensure good patient flow
Benefits and Perks
We offer an outstanding team-oriented environment, challenging and rewarding careers, and valuable benefits to our employees.Some of the perks and benefits that you’ll enjoy working for OCH are:
- First, you’ll be a part of an experienced team in a family-oriented facility, many of our employees have been with us for 10, 20 or 30 more years!
- You will be working in a highly-respected organization that is committed to quality patient care! We maintain realistic staffing levels that offer downtime during the day. You will not be overworked!
- We offer flexible scheduling that works around your personal and school schedule.
- We offer competitive wages, with superior pension and retirement plans with employer contributions.
- We offer a 9% shift differential for working evening and night shifts.
- We have an excellent vacation, holiday and sick leave package.
- We offer tuition assistance to provide opportunities for career growth. Company, including dental, vision and no-cost life insurance.
- We offer free parking, and are located in a safe and quiet country setting in Medina along the historic Erie Canal!
About Us
Orleans Community Health is comprised of Medina Memorial Hospital, (a designated Critical Access Hospital), Renal Dialysis Centers located in Medina and Batavia, NY, Primary and Walk-In Clinic in Albion, NY, a 30 bed Skilled Nursing Home, Outpatient and Ambulatory Services, and Community Partners Wellness Center. We are always looking for positive, dependable, caring individuals to join our team!
Our Mission
To improve the health of the communities we serve by providing equal access to quality health care services at the right time, in the right place, with the most efficient use of resources.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24
