Job Information
Highland Hospital Medical Assistant in Rochester, New York
15858BR
Title:
Medical Assistant
Department/Cost Center:
760 - Ambulatory Care Unit
Job Description:
To support the health care providers in the delivery of care by performing both clerical and clinical oriented activities with nursing/medical supervision. Assist LPNs in their daily duties. Other duties include, but are not limited to, updating patient information in patient database, patient prescriptions, exam room stocking, monitoring supply inventory, assist in rooming patients, taking vitals, EKGs, BG checks, urine dips, and assist with scanning. Work with LPNs to help maintain a smooth flow of patients from the waiting room to the exam room. Medical Assistant may be asked to assist physician during some exams or procedures. Clerical and clinical duties may vary depending on clinic assignment.
Salary Range:
$18.80- $23.50 an hour
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Auto req ID:
15858BR
Job Requirements:
Education: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; or equivalent experience. Associate’s degree preferred.
Experience: One to two years in patient care setting preferred
License/Certification Required: American HeartAssociationBLS CPR Certification. Certified as a CMA in New York State preferred.
Skills: Must demonstrate exceptional customer service skills with providers, staff and patients. Must have well developed verbal and written communication skills. Must demonstrate exceptional caring and concern for the patient. Must be attuned to the needs of a diverse population of patients.
Employment Status:
Full-Time
Hours/Week:
40
Posting Title:
Outpatient Medical Assistant
City:
Rochester
Work Shift:
Days
Area of Interest:
Clinical Non-Nursing
The Hospital is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.