MEDICAL ASSISTANT

White Plains Hospital Inc; Town/Village of Harrison (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital in Harrison, NY is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support physicians in a fast-paced practice.

The role involves patient intake, vital signs, assisting with exams, specimen collection and documentation in EMR/EHR, with emphasis on accuracy, infection control, and teamwork in daily huddles and patient care activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic Medical Terminology knowledge.
• Electronic Scheduling and EMR/EHR experience.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Assist with exams and procedures; obtain vital signs.
• Collect specimens and perform EKGs as needed.
• Maintain infection control and clean exam rooms.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical terminology

EMR/EHR

Education

High School diploma GED

CMA preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

## MEDICAL ASSISTANTApply: 600 Mamaroneck Ave: 259 Heathcote Road: Full time: Posted Today: JR232246**City/State:**Harrison, New York**Department:**WPHPA SMG\\_3**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**MON-FRI**Scheduled Hours:**8 AM-5 PM**Hours Per Pay Period:**80**Pay Rate/Range:**0For 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 Physician practice Medical Assistant will perform a variety of clinical and office duties under the Physician/Provider/Nurse's direct supervision. Medical Assistants must adhere to the NYS Medical Assistant scope of practice. **Essential Functions*** Adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.* Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; obtaining patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting providers/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls.* Fulfills responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient records and documents; scheduling surgical procedures and tests; obtaining pre-certification for health care services; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete.* Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned rooms and insures par levels of supplies are maintained. Checks and completes required logs and other required checks.* Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned by department protocols including; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, maintaining infection control protocols; keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies and restocking exam/procedure rooms.* Assists providers with management of EMR and EHR including “queuing up” laboratory and radiology orders as per a Physician.* Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergencies; communicates concerns/ problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.* Fulfills medical assistant responsibilities including medical/surgical asepsis, as well as, obtaining vital signs; physical examination preparations; assisting with procedures and examinations as required. Assists in the collections and appropriate handling of laboratory specimens. Performs electrocardiography and other office specific tasks as necessary. May perform waived lab testing as allowed under limited lab permit when applicable.* Adheres to White Plains Hospital infection control standards including, but not limited to, hand hygiene, use of PPE, isolation of patient with known infectious disease, and equipment disinfection.* Participates as a member of the patient care team and is responsible for participating in daily huddles and regular scheduled practice team meetings.* Performs all other related duties as assigned. **Qualifications*** High School Required or* GED* Preferred* Basic Medical Terminology (Low proficiency)* Electronic Scheduling (Low proficiency)* Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience (Medium proficiency)* BLS within 3 months of hire within 90 Days Required* Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Preferred