Compassionate Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

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

Job summary

VillageMD seeks a Medical Assistant (MA) to support physicians, PAs or NPs with clerical duties, patient flow and procedures in a fast-paced care setting. The MA will prepare examination rooms, assist with patient visits and document in the EHR to maintain accurate medication lists and allergies.

Per diem rate is $27/hour with a pay range of $22.02–$27.07/hour. This position includes travel to satellite offices as needed and offers opportunities to contribute to high-quality, connected care

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

English communication

Task organization

Basic computer skills

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant or phlebotomy program graduate

0-1 year related work experience

2-4 years related work experience

Job description

VillageMD seeks a Medical Assistant (MA) to support physicians, PAs or NPs with clerical duties, patient flow and procedures in a fast-paced care setting. The MA will prepare examination rooms, assist with patient visits and document in the EHR to maintain accurate medication lists and allergies.

Per diem rate is $27/hour with a pay range of $22.02–$27.07/hour. This position includes travel to satellite offices as needed and offers opportunities to contribute to high-quality, connected care