Medical Assistant

Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care (MEAC); Nanuet (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care in West Nyack, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform clinical and clerical duties. You will monitor patients' vital signs, record history, and assist with exams, using electronic medical record systems.

You will also handle scheduling, documentation, and routine lab/test preparation while ensuring HIPAA compliance and high-quality patient care. Prior MA certification and externship experience are preferred, with day shifts Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of MA experience preferred.
• Completion with certification of a Medical Assistant training program.
• Externship during study for MA certification is preferred.
• Medical Scribe or Specialty certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take and record patients' vital signs and health history.
• Assist physician during exams and minor procedures.
• Enter medical record documentation in EMR.
• Handle scheduling, patient communications, and documentation.
• Maintain clean examination rooms and prepare supplies.

Skills

Vital signs

ECG

Medical Office tasks

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EMR (electronic medical records)

Job description

City/State:

West Nyack, New York

Grant Funded:

No

Department:

MEAC - West NYACK Team 2

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

MON-FRI, VARIED HOURS

Scheduled Hours:

Hours Vary

Scheduled Daily Hours:

8 HOURS

Hourly Rate:

$26.00

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant performs a variety of clinical and clerical services for the practices that comprise MEAC. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for monitoring patient’s vital signs, patient intake and output, and recording patient history. Performs related work as required. Enters the patient room with the physician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation utilizing electronic medical record applications.

Essential Functions

• Take and record patients height, weight, health history and vital signs including blood pressure and blood drawing (venipuncture) and EKGs. ADA
• Apply splints and casts, bandage wounds, assist in minor procedures, and perform range-of-motion tests to assess injuries.
• Assist physician with physical exams and medical procedures by positioning patient and checking vital signs during procedures.
• Performs all appropriate clerical work in connection with the preparation of billing source documents, insurance forms, diagnostic testing order forms.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment using autoclave.
• Prepares medical records and documentation/chart for physician(s).
• Enters the patient room with the physician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation utilizing electronic medical record applications.
• Ensures medical record compliance by self-documentation attestation.
• Updates patient history, physical exam, and other pertinent health information in the patient chart.
• Prepares and sends all documentation for physician review and approval via authentication of detailed data entry and specialty specific procedures. ADA
• Complies with medical facility policies, including those related to HIPAA.
• Order and maintain supplies and prepare examination rooms.
• Maintain logbooks, abnormal results laboratory, and pathology specimens.
• Assist in clerical procedures such as scheduling appointments, answering phone calls and recording messages and completing forms, medical records and requests for lab tests and x-rays. ADA
• Performs routine tests such as urinalysis, blood sugar, hematocrit.
• Provide patient education for wellness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School High School/GED Required
• 1-3 years Preferred
• Annual Assessment
• Fit Test
• Completion with certification of a Medical Assistant training program.
• Experience in and completion of an externship during study for Medical Assistant certification.
• Medical Scribe or Specialty certification

Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.