Medical Assistant - Clinical Staffing

Summit Health CityMD; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health network in White Plains, NY, seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and patient care duties. The candidate will be responsible for preparing examination rooms, obtaining vital signs, and ensuring smooth patient flow. This full-time role requires excellent organizational skills and basic life support certification.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision

401k

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; associate degrees preferred.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant program.
• 0-1 year related experience; 2-4 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the examination room and escorts patients.
• Obtains vital signs and documents in EHR.
• Schedules appointments and stocks examination rooms.

Skills

EMR Systems

Phlebotomy

Vital Signs

Medical Terminology

Medication Administration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program

Job description

Were a physician-led patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary multispecialty and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes, and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies: Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights, and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

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Job Description

Position Summary :

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physicians, PAs, or NPs with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures.

Essential Job Functions :

• Prepares the examination room, escorts the patient into the room, and cleans the room after the exam.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visits and prepares pertinent information needed.
• Communicates and provides care consistent with the patient's age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs.
• Answers calls appropriately, directs calls, and takes accurate messages.
• Schedules appointments accurately and according to departmental guidelines.
• Stocks examination rooms with necessary supplies and assists in ordering and maintaining supplies.
• Reconciles encounters daily and accurately per policy guidelines.
• Communicates issues to supervisors promptly.
• Understands and performs within scope of practice.
• Obtains vital signs : BP, temperature, pulse, height, and weight; documents in EHR.
• Reviews and updates medication lists and allergies in EHR; understands prescription procedures.
• Documents allergies accurately in EHR.
• Enters orders and schedules in Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
• Provides referrals and consult orders timely.
• Adheres to safety precautions when administering medications and disposing of waste.
• Maintains proficiency with equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
• Demonstrates flexibility with work schedules.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Provides scribing services.

Education, Certification, and Training Requirements :

• High School diploma or GED; associate degrees preferred.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program.
• 0-1 year related experience; 2-4 years preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within 30 days of hire.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Organizational skills and computer proficiency.

Travel : Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

Pay Range : $22.02 - $27.07 hourly. Compensation based on experience and location.

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD : Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA, 401k.

Equal Opportunity Employer : We provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination.

Safety Disclaimer : We do not use chat rooms for job searches or request personal information via informal platforms. Be aware of scams. Interviews are conducted at our locations during regular hours.

Key Skills : EMR Systems, Clinical Laboratory Experience, Athenahealth, Algebra, eClinicalWorks, Primary Care Experience, Phlebotomy, Medical Office Experience, Vital Signs, Injections, Medical Terminology, Medication Administration.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 0-4 years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary : $22 - $27

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