Medical Assistant

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist with patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include managing patient flow, preparing exam rooms, triaging inquiries, and contributing to clinical operations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a High School Diploma, with prior medical assistant training preferred.

Qualifications

• Approximately 1 year of related experience.
• Completion of a medical assistant training course that includes phlebotomy training is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones and triages calls.
• Maintains a sterile environment and prepares exam rooms.
• Fulfills patient care responsibilities including taking vital signs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Base pay range

$25.11/hr - $26.59/hr

Medical Assistant

Title: Medical Assistant

Org Unit: Starr Clinical Tech

Work Days: Monday-Friday

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $25.11 - $26.59

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Under direct supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, assists with planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.This role is also responsible for the smooth function of patient flow.

Job Responsibilities

• Answers phones, responds to inquiries and triages calls to appropriate personnel.
• Greets registered patients at time of visit and triages patients through the patient flow process. Checks schedules and accompanies patients to exam/procedure room. Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing and preparing for exam.
• Responsible for maintaining a sterile environment. Ensures standard infection control precautions are observed.
• Prepares exam rooms prior to patient visit. Cleans rooms and instruments and re-stocks supplies between patients.
• Fulfills patient care responsibilities which may include, taking vital signs, updating patient history, collecting blood, urine and stool specimens and assisting providers/nurses in the exam room. Inputs patient data into the practice management system.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities which may include, sending/receiving/scanning medical records, obtaining diagnostic reports, hospital notes & referral information, completing forms/requisitions, managing the charting process & sending specimens to labs.
• Monitors and ensures clinical equipment is functioning properly. Escalates issues to supervisor.
• Regularly checks dated materials and medications for expiration date and discards expired items.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

Approximately 1 year of related experience, preferably in relevant specialty area.

Completion of a medical assistant training course that includes phlebotomy training is highly desired.

Candidates with extensive medical assistant work experience, along with phlebotomy experience, may be considered.

If required to draw blood, proper phlebotomy training is required prior to performing those duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact with multiple constituencies and exercise "people skills".
• Demonstrates ability to exercise standards of professionalism, including appearance, presentation and demeanor.

Licenses and Certifications

• Dependent upon practice needs BLS Certification may be required.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Weill Cornell Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, click here.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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