Medical Assistant I

Bassett Healthcare Network; Village of Delhi (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement benefits with company match

And more

Job summary

Bassett Healthcare Network is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support clinicians by greeting patients, measuring vital signs, preparing for examinations, and assisting with procedures. The role includes collecting lab specimens, performing admin tasks, and maintaining a safe, efficient clinical area with strong patient care focus.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, with at least 1 year of relevant experience and BLS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience, preferred
• Certification as a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant, preferred
• BLS Certification within 6 months of hire, required

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, take vitals, and prepare patients for examinations
• Assist with medical procedures and collect laboratory specimens
• Conduct administrative tasks and enter charges for clinical services
• Maintain clean, safe clinical environment and assist with patient flow
• Float to other locations or departments as requested and attend staff meetings

Skills

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant I is a healthcare professional who supports clinicians and other medical staff by performing clinical duties during the patient encounter. Responsibilities include greeting patients, taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, assisting with medical procedures, collecting laboratory specimens, and conducting administrative tasks as assigned. The Medical Assistant I maintains a clean, safe clinical environment and ensures efficient unit operations while providing compassionate, high-quality patient care.

• Receives and greets every patient in person or via telephone a courteous and friendly manner using a welcoming positive tone, words and actions.

• Displays ownership of the entire patient experience, including but not limited to, rooming of patient, collection of vitals, complete and accurate phone messages, chart preparation, medication refills and the abstracting of external records

• Raises up emergent situations or expressed patient problems directly to RN, Supervising Nurse or Practitioner for assistance.

• Enters charges for supplies and clinical testing

• Assists with routing forms to appropriate Bassett department such as disability or workers compensation paperwork as applicable

• Distributes AVS per patients communication preference

• Performs all Point of Care testing as pertinent to specialty area

• Runs controls on point of care testing equipment and ensures logbooks are updated appropriately

• Performs clinical testing per departmental protocol

• Cleans and stocks exam rooms on a daily basis or according to need

• Checks medications and supplies for outdates according to standards set forth by clinical area

• Monitors supply levels to improve inventory control

• Meets yearly competency requirements as set forth by departmental leadership

• Float to other locations or departments as requested

• Opens and/or closes clinic per departmental guidelines

• Participates monthly or quarterly environmental rounds by following standards set forth by clinical areas as assigned

• Attends required in‑services as requested by supervisor

• Exhibits or recognizes areas of professional growth (ie, computer training, refresher training, EAP, Epic Superuser, etc.)

• Attends staff meetings, reviewing minutes of any meeting missed

• Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of Bassett policies and procedures as well as regulatory compliance

• Required to attend 4 CE's per year related to job role/function

• Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience, preferred
• Customer service experience, preferred

Licensure/Certifications:

• Certification as a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant, preferred
• BLS Certification within 6 months of hire, required

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping
• Requires occasional fit testing
• Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, walking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)

Hazards:

• Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, burns, chemical, electrical, explosive, mechanical

Working Conditions:

• Occasional noise, vibration, wet and/or humid, dust, fumes, gases, mists, odors

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis.

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Transparency Statement (Text Only)

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Min

USD $18.02/Hr.

Max

USD $27.03/Hr.

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We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.