Clinical Medical Assistant — Patient-Focused Care

Summit Health Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD in New York seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and APPs with patient flow, room preparation and documentation in the EHR. You will help ensure smooth clinic operations and accurate charting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited MA or phlebotomy program, and 0–1 year experience (2–4 years preferred). BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program, required.
• 0-1 year related work experience, required.
• 2-4 years related work experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides scribing services.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program

0-1 year related work experience

2-4 years related work experience

Job description

VillageMD in New York seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and APPs with patient flow, room preparation and documentation in the EHR. You will help ensure smooth clinic operations and accurate charting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited MA or phlebotomy program, and 0–1 year experience (2–4 years preferred). BLS certification is required.