Medical Administrative Assistant

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Escorts residents to and from medical appointments.
• Provides support to the resident.
• Obtains documentation and provides records to the medical team.
• Acts as a liaison between Children's Home nursing department and medical providers/vendors and school nurse.
• Schedules patient appointments in a timely manner.
• Maintains inventory and stock of medical supplies in the clinics, medication cabinets, and residential settings.
• Maintains files in the Admin's office.
• Secures and stores all discharged minors charts in a designated secure location.
• Performs billing tasks.
• Tracks treatment authorization requests and ensures timely submission and follow up.
• Answers and directs phone calls.
• Completes portal and chart reviews.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Driver's license in good standing as determined by the Agency.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
• Must complete and pass a pre-employment physical, PPD and drug screen.
• PREFERRED Qualifications:
• Medical assistant training.
• Relevant experience working with children.
• Medical Assistant Certification.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefit package which includes medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment!
• 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.

Schedule

Monday/Wednesday 7am-5pm, Tuesday/Thursday 9am-7pm, Sunday 2pm-6pm, Friday-Saturday Off.

About the Role

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well-being. We are currently seeking a full-time Medical Administrative Assistant to join our Health Services Department.

Requirements

The Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. **The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.