Medical Assistant - Kingston, NY

Medical Assistant - Kingston, NY

Location : Kingston, NY Hours : Monday - Friday, 9 : 30am - 6pm. Rate of Pay : $22.40, non certified / $24.00, certified Retention Bonus : $2,500 We offer : Comprehensive benefit package; Tuition assistance; 403 B Match; Generous amount of PTO and 12 paid agency holidays.

Overview Of Primary Responsibilities : The Medical Office Assistant under the supervision of the Senior Medical Office Assistant will be an essential team member at the center of the groundbreaking programs and collaborative services underway at our Behavioral Health Clinic in Kingston, NY. If you are well organized with an aim to support medical and psychiatric professionals in a fast paced and caring environment, then you should become a member of the Access team!

Primary Functions / Qualifications :

• Providing support to psychiatric providers to include (but not limited to) : Pre-visit planning, vitals monitoring, obtaining urine or oral fluid samples for toxicology testing, completing Prior Authorizations on behalf of providers, resolving insurance or pharmacy issues, communicating with clients, and collaborating with the care team.
• Delivering administrative support in a large organization with a desire to support and serve others.
• Experience with medical terminology, medical billing and insurance companies, able to provide clerical and administrative support to a variety of health professionals.
• Excellent language skills in both English and Spanish are required.
• Top skills in organization, communication, data entry, electronic health records.
• An individual with a caring and non-judgmental approach to others that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness and understanding.

Education And Experience : A high school diploma or GED. Medical Assistant Certification or 3 years of experience working with doctors and nurses as they provide treatment and care. Clinic or hospital ward experience preferred. Proven work experience delivering administrative support in a large organization with a desire to support and serve others. Experience with medical terminology, medical billing and insurance companies.

Physical Characteristics : These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.

Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long periods of time. Able to work in open space floor plan. Must be capable to move throughout work day. Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet. Must be able to move in tight spaces.