Medical Assistant

Facility: Physician Practice Account: St Francis Physician Practice Location: Massapequa, NY Department: Cardio & Internal Med Asso-P Category: Administrative / Business Support Schedule: Full Time, Variable Shifts, Variable Days Shift: Varied hours Hours: 11am-7pm ReqNum: 6031500

Medical Assistant

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

Position Summary:

As a Medical Office Assistant for Catholic Health Services, you will be working in an administrative and clinical capacity under the supervision and delegation authority of the licensed provider.

You will play a vital role in accommodating our patient's needs by providing exemplary customer service. Our goal is to treat our patients with I-CARE Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Duties related to patient care in a team-based care and integrative health environment.
• Competency is all skills related to the performance of providing exceptional patient care.
• Assist with front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, and verifying insurances.
• Prepare examination rooms and patients for visits.
• Obtain the patient's medical history and document in the electronic medical record.
• Assists in the design and oversight of efficient patient flow and upholds an environment of patient safety and satisfaction.
• Be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required
• BLS training and Current Certification required
• HS Diploma/GED equivalent required
• Medical Assistant Certification is preferred

At Catholic Health Services of Long Island your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we also offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.