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About the Role
The Health Specialist/Certified Medical Assistant has both clinical and clerical duties. This is an in-person, per diem position.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for medical visits, outpatient procedures, and physical exams by performing vital signs, updating medical history in the electronic health record, and noting any changes in health status.
- Perform data entry tasks to document patient records within facility databases and maintain patient files.
- Assist with processing incoming student medical forms.
- Act as a chaperone for sensitive exams or assist with bedside outpatient medical procedures.
- Provide phlebotomy services to students and employees.
- Process tissue and lab specimens and enter patient insurance information for outpatient labs.
- Autoclave instruments and send out weekly spore testing.
- Perform EKGs when ordered by providers.
- Obtain prior authorizations when necessary for providers.
- Prepare and stock exam rooms as needed.
- Provide compassionate and inclusive patient support and care during office visits.
- Assist patients with making follow-up appointments and referral appointments to off-campus providers and facilities.
- Assist with the management of office telephone systems, including answering calls and emails and returning messages.
- Assist in the front office with greeting patients, checking patients in and out for appointments, appointment scheduling, and making appointment confirmation reminders.
- Process and reconcile student account charges daily and track hold bills.
Requirements
- Three years of progressively responsible administrative support experience.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn additional technical systems.
- Ability to consistently apply policies and procedures.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to interact effectively with a diverse community.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to interact socially with others.
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- EKGs
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
- Patient scheduling
- Medical form processing
- Specimen processing
- Autoclaving instruments
- Prior authorization
- Patient support
- Communication skills
- Confidentiality
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- Vassar College
Work Type
- Per Diem
- In-person
Experience Level
- Three years of administrative support experience
Education Level
- Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with a certification (Preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $20.37 per hour
Benefits
- Not eligible for benefits
About the Company
- Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences.
- We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting.
Equal Opportunity
- Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences.
- We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting.
- If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact careers@vassar.edu.