Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Secretary to join our healthcare team in Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate patient flow with physician(s) and medical secretary
• Settle patient in exam room and prepare patient, as necessary
• Assist physicians with patient treatment and procedures, including venipuncture
• Take vital signs: temperature, weight, height, blood pressure, conduct blood, urine tests and other measurements as needed
  • Label and process specimens with required data (name, MRN #, DOB, date of service, MD name)
  • Handle/ship/deliver specimen samples appropriately
  • Record daily all outgoing specimens in appropriate log system
  • Document results in EPIC
  • Complete paper requisitions, as necessary for all diagnostics
• Provide phlebotomy services
• Retrieve lab results from CUMC or NYPH labs, as well as outside labs
• Enter A1C and blood glucose measurements into EPIC
• Maintain clean and orderly patient exam rooms after each patient visit
• Maintain clean and orderly medical assistant stations and workrooms
• Responsible for prescription follow up with physician
• Maintain supplies in physician exam rooms, as well as phlebotomy and lab supplies
• Responsible for cross-covering with other Medical Assistants as needed & front desk daily during lunch and as needed
• Meet and greet patients
• Verify/update all patient insurance & demographic information
• Process patient arrivals through the EPIC system indicating arrivals and no-shows; confirm that proper referrals and/or pre-certifications are in place; contact referring physicians, as necessary, for referrals or pre-authorizations.
• Collect all co-pays and patient fees (cash, check, or credit card) at time of service.
• Review in EPIC system, patient unpaid balances and notify Billing Office for follow up
• Collect outstanding balances and/or provide patient with Billing office contact information to resolve outstanding balances
• Receive all pending patient medical records, scans and reports and scan documents into epic (i.e., Intake form, referrals, and insurance info.)
• Handle batch scanning for all division documents
• Responsible for division’s letter work queue
• Review incoming faxes
• Any other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant required.
• Proven experience working as a Certified Medical Assistant, Medical Secretary, or in a related role.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and knowledge of healthcare procedures and regulations.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations
• Compassionate and empathetic demeanor with patients

Hourly Rate Ranges: $21.00 - $33.17

Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.

61st Street Service Corporation

At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.