Medical Assistant

Job Description:

The employee will perform a combination of the following duties under direction of a physician; screen all patients for medical histories, recording vital signs, EKG. Recording X-Ray and or Sonogram in patient medical record charts. Prepare patient for examination and May or occasionally assist the physician as necessary during the examination. The Medical Assistant is responsible to maintaining Check-In/Sign in Sheet; confirm patient demographic and insurance information; to include verification of insurance; document appropriate information on the physician encounter form and or system electronic medical record; scheduling of patients for follow up as necessary; Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, phlebotomy. Ensure the appropriate disposal of contaminated supplies; prepare instruments for sterilization; responsible for stocking examination rooms; order supplies as necessary. Maintain communication with the various health agencies; immunization reporting; communicable diseases etc. to ensure patient information is updated.

1. Interview patient. Assist in the examination and treatment of patient

2. Operate equipment and perform EKG as indicated

3. Prepare patient medical record (chart) and or EMR with appropriate intake sheet

4. Gathers information, complaints, takes vital signs, performs various tests as ordered

5. Logging in patient medical record and or EMR Laboratory and Radiology results

6. Ability to perform directives as requested by the various physicians

7. Completing various forms for Medical; Physical; Disability; and Schools

8. Track inventory for supplies, vaccines etc.

9. Track temperature in refrigerator/freezer; complete appropriate forms

10. Setting up examination rooms for various primary and specialty care physicians

11. Moving equipment when or where necessary

12. Distribute appropriate educational material to patient as directed

13. Assisting in the authorization of prescription refills as directed by the physician

14. Recall or Rescheduling of patients as instructed

15. Trained in the area of Medical Assisting with certification from a Vocational/Technical or career program

16. Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff

17. Securing and ensuring Confidentiality of sensitive information

18. Able to communicate effectively and maintain patient records, files, reports and other correspondence

19. Registration, including insurance verification copay collection referral processing, authorization for radiology exam.

20. Intake of patients medical history prior to provider examination, complete time out form, point of care testing including nasal and throat swabs, CIR updating and STD reporting.

Requirements/Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year job-related experience

2. Certification and Training from a Vocational/Technical or Career Program preferred

3. Medical Assistant Certificate

4. Customer and service excellence skills. Basic computer skills. Ability to read, write and speak English.

5. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Full - Time (Regular 35hrs) Union: 1199

Days: Mon - Fri Shift: 8:30am - 4:30pm

(Alternate Saturdays) Shift: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Days: Mon - Fri Shift: 9:00am – 5:00pm

(Alternate Saturdays) Shift: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Days: Mon - Fri Shift: 10:00am – 6:00pm

(Alternate Saturdays) Shift: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Days: Mon - Fri Shift: 11:00am – 7:00pm

(Alternate Saturdays) Shift: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11237: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 3 years (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time & Part-time

Salary: $24.03 - $26.44 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11237: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 2 years (Required)
• Vital signs: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.29 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person