Medical Assistant

Consultants In Gastroenterology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Consultants In Gastroenterology is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant to support daily patient care in a clinical setting. The role involves preparing exam rooms, recording vitals, and assisting physicians during appointments.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and CMA/RMA certification. Strong communication and computer skills are essential for accurate charting and coordinating patient flow.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of medical procedures and techniques.
• Cooperative work attitude toward staff, patients, and physicians.
• Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems.
• Clear and proficient communication.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several duties concurrently.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, and walk as needed.
• Good computer skills for charting and scheduling.
• CMA or RMA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize the exam room for patient treatment.
• Notify clinical staff when the patient is present.
• Record medical history, vitals, and measurements in the chart.
• Review schedules and remind patients about appointments and medications.
• Ensure vendors have appropriate badges and do not interfere with care.
• Follow practice policies and protect patient confidentiality.
• Utilize electronic health records and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Basic medical knowledge

Clear communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Stand/walk 75% of day

Data entry / EHR use

Education

High school diploma or GED

CMA or RMA certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CIG NORTHEAST - COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Health Care

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of medical procedures and techniques.
• Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians.
• Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems.
• Communicate clearly and proficiently.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk.
• Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of a computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems.
• Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills.

Requirements

1. High school diploma or GED certification.
2. Good communication skills.
3. Good computer skills.
4. Strong ethical and moral character references.
5. CMA or RMA certification required.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, crouch, or stoop approximately 75% of the day, walking or sitting the remainder.
• Ability to push, pull or lift objects greater than 50lbs.

Duties and Responsibilities

I. Duties

• Prepare and organize the exam room for the treatment of patients.
• Notifies appropriate clinical staff that patient is present.
• Obtains medical history, measures vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records in patient’s chart.
• Evaluates schedules and reminds patients of appointments and to bring a list of all medications.
• Ensures that equipment representatives and/or vendors have appropriate badges and do not interfere with patient care or confidentiality.
• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the practice.
• Utilizes electronic health records.
• Performs other duties as needed.

II. Job Quality Requirements

• Accuracy.
• Attention to detail.
• Timeliness.
• Organization.
• Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks.

III. Dependability

• Attendance.
• Punctuality.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

IV. Communication

• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner.
• Conducts self as a positive role model and team member.
• Respects patients’ rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

V. Regulatory & Safety Compliance

Abides by Accrediting Agency, CMS, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.