What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Office Assistant position at St Johns Episcopal Hospital at South Shore?
Who We Are:
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.
Come Grow With Us!
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 MediSoft and PowerMed computer applications preferred
Salary : $28
