Medical Office Assistant

Responsibilities

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The work involves performing clerical and patient oriented clinical duties at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation or Erie County Health Department. This is a paraprofessional/medical position responsible for assisting with patient screening, registration and discharge, performing routine patient point of care screening, assisting with examinations and clerical functions. Work is performed under the direct supervision of higher level technical or professional employees with leeway for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Greets incoming patients to the department;
• Promotes a positive image of assigned department via all point contacts;
• Collects patient information such as address, phone number, insurance information, insurance referrals, vital signs, height/weight, reason for visit and pain assessment;
• Answers telephone, provides information, records messages, delivers messages (along with patient chart when necessary) to responsible personnel;

Minimum Qualification

1. A) Completion of a certificate program at a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university or post high school institution with a specialization in Medical Office Assistant which included direct patient care; or:
2. B) Completion of a certificate program at a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university or post high school institution for Nursing Assistant and six (6) months of experience as a Nursing Assistant; or:
3. C) Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience as a Nursing Assistant or one (1) year of experience as a Medical Office Assistant, both of which included direct patient care and medical office clerical experience.

Salary: $42,108

To Apply

PLEASE REPLY IN WRITING (RESUME/TRANSCRIPT) TO: Janine Benkelman, 608 William St., BUFFALO NY 14206 OR EMAIL [email protected]