Medical Assistant/office assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

Medical Assistant/Office Assistant

Job Description

Dr. Richard Sollazzo is looking for a Medical Office Assistant to join our team. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and a desire to advance their career in healthcare.

Great Schedule M-F 9:30a-5p with flexibility in afternoons.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet patients and check in with patients
• Answer patient questions regarding care
• Schedule appointments
• Collect payments from patients using a credit card or cash
• Maintain medical records and medical literature in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, photocopying documents, faxing or emailing correspondence, preparing reports, etc.
• Prior Authorizations for diagnostic testing and medications
• Vital Signs
• Phlebotomy
• Starting IVs (will train)

Experience Requirements
·Minimum of 1 year of experience as a medical assistant in an office setting. This includes experience with medical terminology, procedures/treatments, lab tests/scans, and patient charting.
·Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with patients and colleagues. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to perform basic clerical duties such as filing paperwork, faxing/emailing correspondence, preparing reports, etc.
·Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Gmail/Drive).