Highlights
If there are no applicants with one year of experience, the Hospital will then consider applicants who possess working knowledge of medical terminology, basic patient care and medical office practice and procedures acquired through a school program required. Summary: Provides assistance to providers in preparing for, conducting and completing patient examinations, tests and clinical procedures.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lewiston, NY |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Website | http://www.chsbuffalo.org |
Description
Facility: Mount St. Mary's Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Hours: Monday-Friday, Saturdays, varying days, based on the needs of the department. Hours: 7:30a-3:30p, 8:00a-4:00p, 8:30a-4:30p
Summary:
Provides assistance to providers in preparing for, conducting and completing patient examinations, tests and clinical procedures. Also responsible for providing all support functions to include scheduling, registration/receptionist services for the Cardiology Clinic.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
- Associate's Degree as a Medical Assistant, or completed an equivalent training programrequired
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Credential as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred
EXPERIENCE
- One (1) year secretarial/receptionist experience in a hospital, primary care clinic or physician's office required. If there are no applicants with one year of experience, the Hospital will then consider applicants who possess working knowledge of medical terminology, basic patient care and medical office practice and procedures acquired through a school program required
- Two (2) year of experience in a medical office setting as a Medical Office Assistant preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Answer telephones
- Compile statistics
- Compose letters/memorandums
- Establish filing systems
- Input data into computer programs
- Maintain filing systems
- Maintain logs
- Proofread documents
- Research information
- Schedule appointments
- Knowledge of basic patient care and medical office practice and procedures
- Schedules appointments
- Input data into computer programs
- Maintain patient charts
- Computer equipment
- Diagnostic equipment
- Fax
- EKG
- Personal computer
- Photocopier
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
- May be exposed to toxic chemicals (i.e. photocopier)
- Subject to many interruptions, varying and unpredictable situations
- Increased pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
- Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements
- Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
- Handles emergency or crisis situations, absent replacement on short notice
- May perform emergency care
- Occasionally subjected to irregular hours
- Flexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of department
- Days and hours may change to meet the needs of the position
About Company
Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity. Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.