Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Summit Health Management; Village of Rockville Centre (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for our Family Medicine practice located in Rockville Centre, NY. The role involves assisting healthcare providers with patient care and clerical responsibilities, ensuring efficient patient flow and accuracy in documentation. Ideal candidates will have relevant education and skills in communication and organization, with a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401k savings plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program.
• 0-1 year related work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with clerical duties, patient flow, and procedures.
• Prepare examination rooms and stock supplies appropriately.
• Obtain and document vital signs accurately in EHR.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Patient Care

Education

High School Graduate/GED

Graduated from accredited medical assistant program

Associate Degree

Job description

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Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Apply locations Rockville Centre, NY time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R43226

About Our Company

We’re 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 for all.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.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when exam is complete.

• Maintains efficient patient flow.

• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.

• Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.

• Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner. Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.

• Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.

• Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.

• Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.

• Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.

• Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.

• Understands and performs within scope of practice.

• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.

• Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents known allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.

• Accurately documents allergies in EHR.

• Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.

• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.

• Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.

• Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly

• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital

• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.

• All other duties as assigned

• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.

• Provide scribing services.

Education, Certification, Computer & Training Requirements:

• High School Graduate/GED / Equivalent Work or Vocational / Technical School / Diploma, required. Associate Degree’s preferred.

• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program

• 0-1 year related work experience, required. 2-4 years related work experience, preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire, required

• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required

• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required

• Basic proficiency in computer use, required

Travel:

Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed, required

Pay Range: $22.02 - $27.07 Hourly

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Companyprovides equal employment opportunities ( EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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