Medical Assistant, Cardiology
Position Overview
The Medical Office Assistant serves as the customer service liaison to each practice, greeting patients courteously and respectfully with exceptional communication skills. Their primary role involves providing seamless experiences for patients while adhering to UHS policies for registration, scheduling, insurance verification, and billing.
About the Role
The Medical Office Assistant works in either a clerical or clinical capacity. In the clerical role, they handle administrative tasks such as registration, scheduling, and insurance verification. In the clinical role, they assist healthcare providers with patient care tasks under supervision.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients courteously and respectfully
- Handle registration, scheduling, and insurance verification
- Assist with patient care tasks under the direction of healthcare providers
- Follow UHS policies and procedures
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program or relevant experience
- Previous experience in a walk-in, primary care, or specialty care setting preferred
- Certified medical administrative assistant (CMAA) certification preferred
- Strong clerical background with excellent computer skills
Qualifications
- Documentation of current CPR certification required within 1 week of start of employment
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational abilities
- Computer proficiency
Benefits
United Health Services offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and access to financial advisors. Employees also have access to wellness rewards, EAP counseling, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
Pay
$17.98 - $25.17 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule
Day shift, regular scheduled weekly hours of 40
Why You’ll Love Working at UHS
- A culture of connection fostering belonging and collaboration
- Engagement councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders
- Fun along the way through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, and staff choir
- Comprehensive benefits for life and family including medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, and access to financial advisors
- Well-being and financial security with PTO, 403(b) retirement plan, and wellness rewards
- Growth opportunities with access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, and tuition reimbursement
About United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, producing $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasting a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—join us!
Equal Opportunity Employer
United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.