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The 61st Street Service Corporation, provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors. This position will support ColumbiaDoctors, one of the largest multi-specialty practices in the Northeast. ColumbiaDoctors’ practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2,800 physicians, surgeons, dentists, and nurses, offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties.
Opportunity to grow as part of the Certified Medical Assistant Career Ladder!
Job Summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will serve as a key member of the patient care team in an ambulatory setting. This position will work closely with providers across multiple specialties as well as with other clinical and administrative staff to deliver an exceptional patient experience that contributes to positive health outcomes for patients and a work culture in alignment with our values of Service-Oriented, Trust, Empathy, Safety, Inclusion, and Communication.
Job Responsibilities:
- Greet and interact with patients, visitors, vendors, and all faculty and staff
- Complete medication reconciliation requests from APPs
- Communicate pre-procedure (bronchoscopy) instructions to patients
- Obtain insurance pre-certification / pre-authorization for all patient medication as required by carrier
- Maintain meticulous recording of all patient contact in the EMR (EPIC)
- Answer phones, take and relay messages to appropriate staff and/or route calls appropriately
- Responsible for EPIC order entries
- Prepare a variety of routine correspondence, which maybe complex and/or confidential in nature
- Respond to basic inquiries regarding the program
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalency and graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- CMA must be certified by a credentialing body.
- Current BCLS/AED certification required.
- Must demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to perform across multi- disciplinary and/or specialties while maintaining high productivity and a professional and service- oriented demeanor.
- Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and respectful manner while appreciating the unique contributions of an inclusive workforce that brings together the talents of people across multiple identities.
- Strong commitment to fostering diversity and equity.
- Must have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to deescalate stressful situations.
- Must be an engaged team member, demonstrating collaboration, inclusion, reliability, punctuality, and adaptability to new and changing situations.
- Basic proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email systems, etc.
- Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic.
- Will provide coverage as requested throughout practices (multiple sites and flexible schedule).
- Associate degree or additional academic coursework preferred.
- Previous medical assisting experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
- Proficiency with OSHA standards including disposal of biohazard waste preferred.
- Multi-specialty experience in a high-volume setting preferred.
- Prior EMR experience, Epic preferred.
Hourly Rate Ranges: $22.05 - $33.84
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.
