Medical Assistant

About AWM:

At Associates for Women's Medicine, we seek to provide the highest level of care through our highly skilled health care professionals and state of the art technologies. With years of experience, the physicians of Associates for Women's Medicine demonstrate professionalism and expertise at every level. Offering a full range of obstetrics and gynecology services from the initial exam, to childbirth and through menopause and beyond, our goal is to offer patient centered medical care based on mutual trust and communication.

Position Summary:

The Medical Office Assistant is responsible for performing general clinical and clerical functions in a proficient, organized and confidential manner. The Medical Office Assistant provides support to the patients, providers, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, as well as other essential office personnel. The Medical Office Assistant provides a gracious customer friendly atmosphere.

Primary responsibilities:

• Basic interview of patients to obtain and update their medical history, gathers information regarding the purpose of their visit, and takes vital signs
• Supports patient care by performing testing such as urine pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and fetal non-stress tests. Explains tests and procedures to the patient. Documents services rendered and submits charges when appropriate
• Prepares patient charts prior to their appointment. Obtains records from other medical providers. Sends tasks for authorization from insurance as needed
• May conduct initial OB and post-partum phone calls. May conduct mammogram follow-up
• Opens, closes, cleans, and stocks exam rooms on a daily basis
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments by running them through the autoclave and using sterilizing disinfectants
• Arranges examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment. Chaperones clinical exams when necessary

Required skills/education:

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Valid NYS driver’s license
• Word processing and computer experience
• Possess the tact necessary to deal effectively with physicians, staff and patients
• Be able to motivate other employees within the environment
• Demonstrate the ability to think clearly and make judgmental decisions in participating in the development of office policies and procedures

Nice to have:

• Vocational/technical training
• Prior experience in a medical office setting
• Phlebotomy experience
• CPR Certification

What We Offer:

• Generous PTO plan including paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Career advancement opportunities
• And much more!

Location, schedule and pay:

• North Syracuse, NY
• Fayetteville, NY
• Syracuse, NY
• Full-time or part-time
• Monday – Friday day shift
• **$1,500 sign-on bonus for new, FT direct hire employees - paid out half at 2 months and half at 8 months of employment
• Hourly range $16.50-21.00 per hour

Work environment:

Normal office environment

Physical Demands:

- Lifting Requirements 0-40 pounds

- Frequency of Lifting 0-25% of the time

- Average percent of time during regular shift devoted to: standing walking, bending, reaching and sitting 80%

- Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm and reach above shoulder height

- Ability to speak on the telephone and write simultaneously

- Ability to operate telephone system, simple lab equipment , computer system.

Visual, Hearing, Dexterity and Mental Demands:

- Vision: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as reading medical equipment and computer terminal

- Hearing: Adequate to perform the essential function of the job such as answering the telephone

- Speaking: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as communicating via telephone and in person for the purpose of relaying necessary medical information

- Dexterity: Adequate to perform the essential function of the job as it relates to performing simple medical procedures and testing

- Mental Demands: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as pressure to maintain patient flow, dealing with patients and guests under stress or unhappy.

Equal Opportunity Employment statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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