Medical Assistant

Comprehensive Primary Care Services; City of New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

Paid annual vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid approved holidays

Available primary medical care at Medicaid rate

Job summary

Comprehensive Primary Care Services in New Rochelle is looking for a Medical Assistant to perform clinical functions, manage patient appointments, and assist with medical treatments. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, preferably with a Medical Assistant certification and fluency in English and Spanish. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible schedule, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program preferred.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and communicate effectively.
• Familiarity with medical practices and administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical functions such as EKG and nebulizer treatments.
• Schedule appointments and perform triage for patients.
• Assist physicians with medical treatments and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistance certification

Job description

Responsibilities

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform clinical functions such as EKG, PFT, and nebulizer treatment to patients.
• Assist providers as may be required.
• Confirm and review patient appointments prior to visit.
• Confirm that all labs, imaging, and consults are available prior to appointment date.
• Check-out patients and assist with referral processing.

Front Desk

• Receive and initiate phone calls.
• Schedule appointments and recall patients accordingly.
• Obtain necessary patient information, update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients.
• Scan and file all signed documents appropriately.
• Triage all patients in line with established guidelines, including assessing vital signs, recording patients' health history and preparing patients for examination.
• Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments.
• Assist physicians with medical treatments, procedures, and exams.
• Work with Care Manager in continuation of care protocol.
• Manage the monthly patient eligibility lists from the insurance companies.
• Participate in all QI initiatives and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to always communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies.
• Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• The ideal candidate must have a Medical Assistant certification, Fluent in English Language and Spanish.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid annual vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid approved holidays.
• Available primary medical care at Medicaid rate.