MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
FULL-TIME
We are seeking a seasoned Medical Office Assistant (MOA) with a surgical background. We will consider plastics surgery experience or dermatology experience. MOA will provide clinical and technical support to the members of the healthcare team in the rendering of patient care. MOA serves as a hands-on assistant for the physicians, performing tasks that both saves the physicians time and assists with the handling of patients, from taking initial patient interviews and vital signs to providing office based sterile surgical procedures in which the MOA is expected to assist the physician as needed. MOA must have knowledge about maintaining medical equipment such as light sources, endoscopes, SMR cabinets, vacuum pumps, liposuction machines, lasers, and surgical instruments.
Duties(but not limited to):
SchedulingAppointments
Complete insurance pre-certifications
Perform Presurgical Testing procedures,
Provide Pre-operative counseling
Provide perioperative management
Assist in all surgical procedures
Provide post-operative care
Responsible for maintenance, care and cleaning of medical equipment
Keep medical/sugical supplies stocked
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
completion of six-months to one year certification program in medical assistance at an accredited school
Two years of experience surgical setting, experience with Otolaryngology specialtyis a plus.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills,
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Basic clinical medications and procedures
Basic computer skills and mathematical aptitude
Must be well organized and detail-oriented
Ability to read, write and speak English
Good telephone etiquette
Come join our winning team. Forward your resume to: behare@chpnet.org
