Hi! We are currently looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to join our outpatient team in Briarcliff, NY!
With the addition of a new physician to our healthcare team, we are currently hiring a Medical Assistant for our growing outpatient Medical Center! We are open to New Grad Medical Assistant candidates as well as experienced Medical Assistants, who are looking to join a healthcare team that values a work/life balance, the opportunity to learn, grow and become a valued member of the clinical team!
- Position: Medical Assistant
- Department: Endocrinology / Diabetes
- Location: Briarcliff, NY
- Salary: $20 - $28 (Depends on years of experience)
- Schedule: Monday - Friday / 8am - 5pm / 40-hour work week)
Job Overview:
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians with patient care obtaining vital statistics as well as providing clerical and organizational tasks such as appointment scheduling and chart management.
Responsibilities:
- Directs less experienced medical assistants to specific duties such as obtaining vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, etc.) and phlebotomy services as needed.
- Checks patient schedules and organizes patient flow.
- Accompanies patient to exam rooms when necessary.
- Charts patient information under nursing supervision, as assigned.
- Sends and receives patient charts to appropriate department, obtains X-ray and laboratory reports, hospital notes, forms and requisitions as needed.
- Verifies insurance coverage and patient demographics; reconciles encounter forms against scheduled appointments; ensures chart information is completed and filed appropriately.
- Assists in cleaning and maintenance of exam/procedure rooms and instruments as instructed or needed. May be required to perform proficient phlebotomy duties.
- May schedule surgeries/procedures or work in conjunction with Surgical Coordinator verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions, and consent forms as necessary.
- Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infections body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
Requirements:
- High School or equivalent required.
- Certification as a Medical Assistant from an approved school
- Experience in diabetes and endocrinology is highly preferred
- Knowledge of office procedures, typing and computers.
- EMR/EHR Software experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- CMA: 1 year (Preferred)
- Endocrinology: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person