Certified Medical Assistant

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a certified Medical Assistant for a 3-month contract assignment in New York City. The role involves patient care, performing EKGs, and assisting with clerical responsibilities. This entry-level position offers a competitive hourly wage based on experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant required.
• BLS certification needed.
• Experience in phlebotomy and EKG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and EKGs as required.
• Assist with patient care responsibilities and clerical tasks.
• Manage patient flow and maintain medical records.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)

BLS from the American Heart Association

Job description

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This range is provided by Pride Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $26.00/hr

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Contract: 3-month assignment ( possible extension)

Skills:

•Required: Phlebotomy and EKG. Skills

Certifications:

CMA (Certified Medical Assistant )

BLS from the American Heart Association

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Duties:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: performing venipuncture and/or EKGs, checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking, transferring and dressing, as well as collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing, preparing for exam, etc. Assists physicians with various procedures, takes vital signs, relays instructions to patients and/or families; answers calls and provides pertinent information.
• Level of Physical Activity Required: Light
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Completing forms and requisitions as needed, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. These responsibilities may be carried out using the electronic medical record (EMR) system or manually as necessary.
• Enters orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepares prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for the review and approval by the ordering physician.
• Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies as applicable.
• Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by hospital and infection control policies.
• Maintains logging system as required for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, sterilization process, crash cart, point of care testing or others as needed.
• Checks expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and other hazardous substances.
• Assists in the maintenance of medical charts (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
• May schedule surgeries/procedures or work in conjunction with Surgical Coordinator verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary.
• May be required to perform proficient phlebotomy duties.
• May perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information.
• May maintain, adjust and confirm patient office schedule.
• May check and verify and update insurance information utilizing internal or web sources.
• May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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If Interested, you can reach me on my number (917)-444-3132 or email me at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Hospitality, and Medical Practices

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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