Medical Assistant Floater - Westchester/Bronx

ENT and Allergy Associates LLP; New York (NY); Remote; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ENT and Allergy practice in New York is seeking a self-motivated Medical Assistant Floater. You will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and support to medical professionals. Responsibilities include assisting during examinations, maintaining exam room cleanliness, and collaborating with healthcare team members. The role requires adaptability and offers competitive compensation.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401k

Flexible spending account

Car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Phone reimbursement

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Five years of continuous experience working as a Medical Assistant.
• Bachelor's degree in Biology.
• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during patient examinations.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness and supplies.
• Greet patients warmly and ensure their comfort during their visit.

Job description

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Medical Assistant Floater - Westchester/Bronx

Apply locations Floater - NY time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-100111

Job Description:

ENT and Allergy Associates, New York & New Jersey's premier ENT and Allergy medical practice, is seeking a self-motivated, people-friendly full time Certified Medical Assistant Floater for our Westchester and the Bronx office locations. Offices included are New Rochelle, Purchase, White Plains, Yonkers, Bronx, Tarrytown, Flushing

Note: A Floater can cross cover other clinical offices when needed.

Hourly: $23/hr

The Medical Assistant floater plays a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and support to medical professionals within our practice. The Medical Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for all clinical care-related inquiries, issues, and concerns, excluding allergy-related matters.

The Medical Assistant floater is responsible for assisting doctors during patient examinations, office surgical procedures and testing as well as maintaining exam room cleanliness and supplies, managing medications and hazardous wastes, and providing administrative support. Additionally, this role involves interacting with patients, scheduling follow-up appointments, handling medication prescriptions, and ensuring compliance with insurance requirements.

The Medical Assistant floater must demonstrate empathy, attention to detail, strong communication skills, adaptability, professionalism, teamwork, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to ongoing learning

Essential responsibilities Include but are not limited to the following:

Patient Care

• Greet patients warmly and ensure their comfort during their visit.
• Assist with patient intake, including recording vital signs, updating medical history, and verifying insurance information.
• Prepare patients for examination by physicians, anticipating their needs, ensuring rooms are clean, stocked, and organized.

Administrative Support

• Utilize operating system to manage patient records and appointments.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring all necessary information is entered correctly.
• Enter patient histories and medications into charts, ensuring allergies are prominently displayed.
• Assist with scheduling appointments, following up on test results, and managing patient inquiries. May give results over the phone at the physician’s discretion.

Medical Assistance

• Maintain patient flow in exam rooms, explain tests and procedures to patients, and inform doctors of schedule delays.
• Keep exam rooms clean and properly stocked, maintaining a sterile environment for patient care.
• Maintain control over hazardous wastes, perform routine equipment maintenance, and manage medical equipment.
• Checks medications for expiration dates and orders replacements when needed.
• Assist with office surgical procedures, post-operative care, and testing under medical direction.
• Pre-certifies all necessary procedures (CT Scans, MRI’s and office procedures) with the appropriate insurance company verifying eligibility, deductibles, copays, coverage of service with precertification numbers to be used for billing purposes, prior to the services rendered.

Teamwork and Communication

• Collaborate effectively with healthcare team members to ensure seamless patient care.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, colleagues, and supervisors, both verbally and in writing.
• Assist training new hire Medical Assistants

Travel Requirements

• Travels to all locations within the specified region
• On occasion, you may also be required to assist with covering offices outside of your normal coverage area
• During a transition/merger may be asked to travel to locations outside of the specified region

Required Skills

• Basic medical knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to enter a patient medical history and medications.
• Familiarity with medical equipment and room setup procedures.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized workspace, following company policies and procedures.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities as needed.
• Flexibility with work schedule and willingness to assist with tasks outside typical responsibilities.

Qualifications (Education/Certification requirements)

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or one of the following:
• Five years of continuous experience working as a Medical Assistant
• Bachelor's degree in Biology
• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a completely comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Schedule:

Monday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Tuesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Wednesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

*Schedule can vary based on the office/physician that you will be covering for the day.

We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Company paid long term disability, Flexible spending account, Company paid life insurance, Voluntary life insurance, 401k, Pet insurance.

This position qualifies for floater benefits including $5,000 car allowance, mileage, parking, tolls reimbursement, and 75.00 per month phone reimbursement.

Company Description:

ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP is the largest and most comprehensive ear, nose, throat, allergy and audiology practice in the nation with over 60 offices and over 300 clinicians. Each ENT and Allergy Associates clinical location provides access to a full complement of services, including General Adult and Pediatric ENT, Voice and Swallowing, Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Disorders of the Inner Ear and Dizziness, Asthma, Clinical Immunology, Diagnostic Audiology, Hearing Aid dispensing, Sleep and CT Services. ENTA has a clinical alliance with The Mount Sinai Hospital for the treatment of diseases of the head and neck and esophageal cancer and a partnership with the American Cancer Society to educate and treat patients with smoking disorders and cancer. The Practice has also expanded its clinical capabilities to include advanced Immunodeficiency trials.

ENT and Allergy Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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About ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP (ENTA)

ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP is the largest and most comprehensive ear, nose, throat, allergy and audiology practice in the nation with over 60 offices and over 300 clinicians. Each ENT and Allergy Associates clinical location provides access to a full complement of services, including General Adult and Pediatric ENT, Voice and Swallowing, Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Disorders of the Inner Ear and Dizziness, Asthma, Clinical Immunology, Diagnostic Audiology, Hearing Aid dispensing, Sleep and CT Services. ENTA has a clinical alliance with The Mount Sinai Hospital for the treatment of diseases of the head and neck and esophageal cancer and a partnership with the American Cancer Society to educate and treat patients with smoking disorders and cancer. The Practice has also expanded its clinical capabilities to include advanced Immunodeficiency trials.

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