Medical Assistant - NHMP Danbury Cardiology - Danbury, CT

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health and Dependent Care Flexible

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Résumé du poste

Northwell Health is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant for our Cardiology practice in Danbury (111 Osborne Street). The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:45am–5:30pm, with hours subject to department needs.

Bi-lingual Spanish candidates are preferred to support diverse patient families. The successful candidate will have a High School diploma or GED with 1 year MA/Secy experience, or be a new graduate from a Medical Assistant program, Nursing Assistant, or EMT certification; strong

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 1 year MA/Secy experience, or new graduate of Medical Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant training program, or EMT certification, or 3 years job related experience in a medical office.
• Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
• Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.
• Preference given to Bi-lingual Spanish candidates.
• Minimum Experience: one year

Responsabilités

• Greets patient and brings them to the clinical area and documents intake including vital signs, medications and allergies, verifies EMR reflects current PCP and referring provider.
• Transcribes and updates patient information in the patient record, including demographic and medical history as reported by the patient.
• Performs clerical and secretarial tasks, prepares patient charts, and handles related paperwork.
• Performs EMR Orders Reconciliation as directed.
• Maintains cleanliness and stocking of the examination area.
• Prepares patients for visits, including gowns, paperwork, supplies and educational materials.
• Conducts in-office testing and coordinates outside services as applicable.
• Collects, prepares and processes specimens and logs results in the patient record.
• Maintains equipment inventory and conducts routine upkeep and testing.
• Coaches colleagues in procedures as new staff join the group.
• Performs pathology and audits as directed.
• Demonstrates competencies for in-office procedures including setup, prep, and turnover under RN direction.
• Interacts with patients and colleagues per service standards and fulfills compliance duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Bi-lingual Spanish

Vital signs

Data entry

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Description du poste

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees -including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners- who are working to change health care for the better.

• $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS*****

Attention MEDICAL ASSISTANTS looking for Full Time work in Cardiology

Our Danbury Medical Practice is growing and seeking an experienced MA to work Monday-Friday between 7:45am-5:30pm; hours vary based on department needs and are subject to change. at Danbury-111 Osborne Street.

To be a successful candidate you MUST have a High School diploma/GED with 1 year MA/Secy experience, or new graduate of Medical Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant training program, or EMT certification, or 3 years job related experience in a medical office. Basic medical knowledge and terminology. Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs. PREFERENCE GIVEN TO BI-LINGUAL SPANISH candidates. Reliable transportation as you may be asked to cover other locations.

Minimum Experience: one year

Summary:Provides clinical and clerical support to assure smooth daily department operations in assigned medical practice or practices. Assures that the patient and examination area is properly prepared.

Responsibilities

• Greets and brings patient back from waiting room to clinical area. Performs all necessary intake activities and documents appropriate information including vital signs, current medications and allergies, verifies EMR reflects current PCP, appropriate referring provider, and preferred pharmacy, etc.
• Transcribes and updates patient information in the patient record. Transcribes demographic, medication history, social and medical history as reported by the patient from the intake form.
• Provides clerical and secretarial work associated with patient care. Prepares and organizes patient charts for assigned providers. Completes other paperwork such as disability paperwork and scanning of other pertinent patient information as appropriate.
• Performs and stays current with EMR Orders Reconciliation process as assigned.
• Assures the examination area is clean after each patient use and stocked. Performs environmental rounds on a weekly/monthly basis as assigned.
• Assures the patient is properly prepared for the scheduled visit to maintain timely patient flow. This includes assisting patients into gowns, having clinical paperwork, any needed supplies and educational materials immediately available for the provider use.
• Conducts in-office testing as directed by the provider. Coordinates testing and outside ancillary services as applicable. Reviews instructions for upcoming procedures and tests as applicable.
• Collects, prepares and processes specimens as directed by the provider. Completes process by assuring specimen results are logged in the accession book and are reconciled in the patients record.
• Maintains inventory and ensures proper upkeep, cleaning and testing of medical equipment and supplies. Fills out appropriate logs.
• Coaches and educates colleagues in office regarding procedures and techniques as new members join the group.
• Performs pathology and other audits as assigned by supervisor.
• Demonstrates and maintains practice-based competencies for in-office surgical procedures if applicable. This includes procedure setup, patient prepping with sterile technique, patient recovery and room turnover under RN direction.
• Interacts with patients and colleagues in accordance with Western Connecticut Medical Group service excellence standards.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information

Required: Data entry required. High School diploma/GED with 1 year MA/Secy experience, or new graduate of Medical Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant training program, or EMT certification, or 3 years job related experience in a medical office. Basic medical knowledge and terminology. Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.

Minimum Experience: one year

Desired: CPR certification preferred. Bi-lingual preferred.

Working Conditions

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

Org Unit: 506

Department: DB Cardiology

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $18.83 - $34.50 Hourly

Available benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team Member Discounts
• Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.