Medical Assistant - New York, United States - CCRM Fertility

Description

Job Description

Come join CCRM Fertility, a global pioneer in fertility treatment, research, science, specializing in IVF, fertility testing, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, third party reproduction and egg donation. As a member of CCRM Fertility's diverse team of professionals, you will be a part of helping families grow and changing lives. We take pride in providing our employees with meaningful employment, a supportive culture, and a well-balanced personal & work life alignment. For more information, visit

Location Address: 810 7th Ave 21st Floor, New York, NY 10019

Department: Clinical

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am – 2:00pm)

What We Offer Our Team Members:

• Generous Paid time-off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health benefits eligible the first day of the month following your start date.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match (first of the month following 2 months of service
• Basic & Supplement Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-Term Disability
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care and Commuter benefits
• Health Savings Account
• CCRM Paid Family Medical Leave (eligible after 1 year)
• Supplemental Options (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)
• Professional Development, Job Training, and Cross Training Opportunities
• Bonus Potential
• Potential for Over-time Pay (Time and a half)
• Holiday Differential Pay (Time and a half)
• Weekend Shift Differential Pay ($4.00 per hour)

What You Will Do: The Infertility Medical Assistant is responsible for the daily management of infertility patients through administrative and clinical tasks to support the smooth operation of the Care Centers, Surgery Centers, and Laboratories. This position will assist Embryo Transfer patients from admission to discharge and ensure all up-coming surgery charts are fully prepared. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide the essential services needed and reports directly to the Practice Administrator.

• Prepare patients for examination, including TPR, weight, blood pressure, update of health information to include any changes in condition since last visit, allergy information, and current medication information. Include urine glucose and protein, hemoglobin, Pap smear, and urine pregnancy test as needed for the patient appointment type.
• Accurate and timely documentation of patient vital signs and patient assessment into appropriate encounter type and appropriate provider into the patient EMR.
• Timely communication with physician and/or nurse practitioner of any changes in patient condition since last visit, abnormal vital signs, lab tests, and abnormal or unusual patient response to testing/exam.
• Prepare minor procedure trays and assist with those procedures as needed. These procedures include but are not limited to hysteroscopy, endometrial and/or punch biopsy, cyst aspiration, Pap smears, GC/chlamydia testing, and assisting with HSG testing.
• Prep all exam rooms appropriate to patient appointment and testing needs.
• Educate patient about procedures and answer questions prior to the procedure.
• Assist physician and/or nurse practitioner with patient examinations.
• Maintain timely and appropriate patient workflow to meet physician/nurse practitioner needs and scheduling.
• After each patient exam/appointment, use disinfectant cleaner to clean exam bed and room counter and re-prep room for next patient appointment type.
• Daily equipment maintenance and sterilization. Follow up with equipment needs and supply/parts for equipment. Work with Practice Manager for all equipment repair or new equipment needs.
• Daily review of lab results with appropriate disposition.
• Maintain Pap smear control log and communicate Pap results to patients. Call and/or send reminders to patients for follow up.
• Respond to pharmacy refills inquiries and document/call in prescriptions for patients for upcoming procedure. Call and inform the patient that this has been done.
• Order and stock back-office supplies and reconcile monthly receipts and packing slips for the business office.
• Schedule and order lab tests as needed or directed. Order pre-op laboratory tests for procedures, as needed.
• Provide appropriate prescriptions and patient prep information for pre-op patients.
• Scan into patient EMR all signed consents, office appointment forms, laboratory, and pathology reports.
• Daily print all provider schedules and prepare patient appointment forms for the next day.
• Monitor medicine cabinet and refrigerator and order medications, as needed.
• Perform quality controls on Hemacue machine. Document results in logbook.
• Perform urine pregnancy test, when test indicates, document results in EMR and communicate results with physician/nurse practitioner and/or rad technician prior to testing.
• Check exam rooms daily, restock appropriate supplies, and order/copy forms, as needed.
• Daily soak and clean all instruments.
• Daily autoclave of all used instruments. Document size and type of instrument on package.
• Change sterile and cleaning soak solution as listed on cleaning instructions and document on soak log.
• As needed and at least one/week clean stationary room equipment, underside of exam tables, and provide clean/linens/supplies for all patient rooms.
• Maintain HIPAA and Confidentiality for all patient and clinic information, HIV confidentiality.
• Understand and assess potential domestic violence and child abuse issues and report concerns to Medical Director or Practice Administrator.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma Required, Associate Degree or higher preferred.
• Medical Assistant -or- Licensed Practical Nursing credential required.
• ACLS/BCLS certification required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• 1+ year Medical Assistant -or- Licensed Practical Nursing experience preferred.
• A minimum of two hundred (200) successful blood draws is required (with documentation)

Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those which should be met, with or without reasonable accommodation (IAW ADA Guidelines), by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office and clinical setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, including computer keyboards and mice; telephones; photocopiers; scanners; filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is frequently required to sit; will occasionally stand and/or walk; use hands and fingers to grasp, pick, pinch, type; and reach with hands and arms. Employees should have the visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and operation of standard office machines and equipment.

CCRM's Compensation: The salary range represents the national average compensation for this position. The base salary offered will vary based on location, experience, skills, and knowledge. The pay range does not reflect the total compensation package. Our rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and many other region-specific benefits.

Pre-Employment Requirements: All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of CCRM Fertility's onboarding process, including verification of eligibility and authorization to work in the United States. This employer participates in the E-Verify Program in order to verify the identity and work authorization of all newly hired employees.

Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination: We are an equal-opportunity employer. In all aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, the choice will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.