Medical Assistant

Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Poughkeepsie is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and ensure high-quality patient care. The role involves direct patient communication, administrative tasks, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates should have relevant certifications and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Ability to travel to any of the Premier Medical Group locations.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with patient office visits and records vital signs.
• Prepares and reviews patient charts prior to appointments.
• Performs administrative tasks including form completions and prescription refills.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Certification as a Medical Assistant

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley provided pay range

This range is provided by Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $22.00/hr

This position requires direct patient communication, critical thinking and problem solving. The Medical Assistant works closely with Physicians, Nursing Staff and Clerical Staff. The Medical Assistant provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. The Medical Assistant exhibits initiative, is compatible and supportive; and displays team cohesiveness.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with patient office visits which include, rooming patients, interviewing patients, recording vital signs including pulse rate, blood pressure, height and weight, and entering information in patient electronic medical record.
• Prepares and reviews patient chart at least 72 hours prior to patient’s appointment. Reviews charts for completeness ensuring all required information is included; notes any deficiencies and utilizes all resources internal as well as external.
• Organizes exam rooms, including general cleaning, upkeep, and re-stocking of supplies.
• Performs administrative tasks, including form completions, prescription refills, referrals and patient educational material.
• Scans all pertinent information into the electronic health record system.
• Demonstrates appropriate hand washing technique to insure proper infection control and follows universal precautions.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of Red Bag Waste.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Education & Experience

• Certification as a Medical Assistant desired
• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, co-workers, vendors and the public.
• Must possess critical thinking skills, flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Ability to travel to any of the Premier Medical Group locations.
  
  

Premier Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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