Medical Assistant - New York, United States - Summit Health
Description
Position Summary:
The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care and procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when exam is complete.
- Maintains efficient patient flow.
- Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
- Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.
- Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner. Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.
- Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
- Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.
- Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
- Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.
- Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.
- Understands and performs within scope of practice.
- Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.
- Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents known allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
- Accurately documents allergies in EHR.
- Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
- Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
- Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
- Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly
- Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital
- Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
- All other duties as assigned
- Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
- Provide scribing services.
Education, Certification, Computer & Training Requirements:
- High School Graduate/GED / Equivalent Work or Vocational / Technical School / Diploma, required. Associate Degree's preferred.
- Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program
- 01 year related work experience, required. 24 years related work experience, preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire, required
- Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required
- Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required
- Basic proficiency in computer use, required
Travel:
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed, required
- Pay Range $19 to $25/hr_
- The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position_
Pay:
$ $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 5x 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- Inperson
- Outpatient
Education:
- High school or equivalent (preferred)
License/Certification:
- MA, Phlebotomy, or PCT Diploma or Certification (preferred)
- BLS Certification (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY required)
Work Location:
In person
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