Job Title: Medical Assistant Senior
Department: Pediatrics
Location: Rochester General Pediatric Associate
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: 7:30 am to 8:00 pm (varies)
SUMMARY
The Senior Medical Assistant provides advanced clinical and administrative support while serving as a resource and mentor to the healthcare team. This role combines expertise in patient care with guidance for peers, ensuring efficient workflows and an exceptional patient experience. Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, managing patient records, coordinating scheduling, and supporting quality and regulatory initiatives in a medical office setting.
Clinical Support
* Conduct pre-visit planning, close care gaps, and support health maintenance initiatives.
* Obtain and document patient vital signs, history, screenings, and EKGs; recognize and report deviations as appropriate.
* Perform phlebotomy, collect and process specimens, complete point-of-care testing, and support provider procedures.
* Review and pend medication refills and provider orders; assist with prior authorizations and patient forms.
* Provide education and instructions to patients under provider or RN guidance.
* Maintain exam/treatment rooms and equipment, including stocking supplies, cleaning, calibration, and sterilization preparation.
Patient Interaction & Administrative Duties
* Support patient flow by assisting with check-in/check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, referrals, and phone calls.
* Facilitate communication with patients, including mailing provider communications, assembling information packets, and assisting with MyCare sign-up.
* Escort patients to ancillary services (e.g., lab, radiology) as needed.
Team & Practice Support
* Serve as a resource and mentor for less experienced team members; provide training and guidance as appropriate.
* Contribute to quality improvement, regulatory preparedness, and special projects.
* Support medical record accuracy through chart abstraction, scanning, and filing.
* Order and maintain both clinical and non-clinical supplies; sort and distribute mail; process payments and charge entry when required.
* Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient practice operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* For Ambulatory: Minimum of 6 months Medical Assistant experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Associates degree preferred.
* Experience in pre-hospital care activities or acute/critical care experience preferred.
* Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
* Strong customer service, computer, and communication skills highly desired.
* For ElderONE Employment: One year experience with frail, elderly population preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
PAY RANGE: $18.00 - $21.00
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