Medical Assistant - OOD

Open Door Family Medical Centers, Inc; Village of Ossining (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) and 401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness facilities

Educational assistance

Job summary

Open Door Care Network in Ossining, NY is seeking a bilingual Medical Assistant to support providers and care teams in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

You will record patient information, assist with exams and tests, perform basic labs, and help with education and counseling on preventive care. The position includes competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Accredited Medical Assistant certificate required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• 1–2 years' Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Able to use electronic medical records and practice management systems.

Responsibilities

• Record patient chief complaints, medical history, vital signs and screening tests.
• Assist providers with examinations and diagnostic tests.
• Counsel patients and educate on primary health care topics such as HIV/STD prevention and family planning.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures and venipuncture.
• Handle medical clerical tasks including registration, scheduling, and billing.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to Privacy Act and related regulations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent customer service

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Open Door Care Network provides health care and wellness programs to individuals and families in need throughout Westchester, Putnam and Ulster Counties. A pioneer Federally Qualified Health Center, Open Door provides more than 300,000 patient visits annually and serves nearly 60,000 individual patients who might not otherwise have access. Open Door offers integrated services and a holistic approach to building healthier communities. Primary medical care, dental care, integrated behavioral health care, clinical nutrition, wellness programs, and chronic disease management are the foundation of its clinical programs.Founded as a free clinic in 1972, Open Door’s mission of building healthier communities through accessible, equitable, culturally competent health care has led to site and service expansions. Today, Open Door operates centers in Brewster, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, Ossining, Port Chester, and Sleepy Hollow, in addition to eight School-Based Health Centers in the Port Chester and Ossining School Districts, a mobile dental van in Mount Kisco, and a new dental practice in Saugerties, NY. For more information, please visit our website at www.opendoormedical.org.Open Door is currently seeking a bilingual Medical Assistant for its Ossining, NY location.As an Open Door employee, you would be eligible to participate in Open Door's Retention Bonus Plan, which pays a quarterly bonus of $750, beginning the first quarter following 3 months of employment as long as you remain an active employee in good standing.RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms and accurately records patient’s chief complaints, medical history, screening tests, vital signs, vision, hearing, EKG and Spiro for patients of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groupsAssists providers with examinations, diagnostic and therapeutic testsPatient-centric with empathy, excellent active listening and communication skills, engaging and efficientDocuments necessary information on patient’s electronic record, including copies of all referrals and medical formsUpdates the practice management information system and electronic medical record documentation with all necessary clinical information for each patient prior to the end of business day in compliance with TJC standardsParticipates in patient counseling and education activities related to primary health care, such as HIV/STD prevention and treatment, child/adult health maintenance, prenatal and family planningPerforms simple laboratory procedures including but not limited to rapid strep test, urinalysis, pregnancy screening, hemoglobin A1C, blood glucose monitoring and venipuncture. Records and reports results appropriately, calibrates, cleans and maintains the instruments in accordance with the training and competency assessmentPerforms the collection and labeling of laboratory specimens, including blood, stool and urine specimensReinforces patient/family/significant others teachings that have been initiated by professional staffPerforms medical clerical operations related to the practice, including but not limited to, registration, appointment scheduling, checking patients in and out, cash collections, creating claims, sets clinic up for next day and retrieves medical profiles and results as neededMaintains strict confidentiality while having access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive information, which must be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act and other applicable laws and regulationsProtects information from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorizedEffectively manages patient-technician relationshipIf Designated as responsible for Bio Hazardous Waste removal, complete online training and receive certificate prior to completing this task.REQUIREMENTSHigh School Diploma or GEDAccredited Medical Assistant certificate is RequiredBilingual (English/Spanish) RequiredSuperior customer service skills and experienceOne to two years’ experience in Medical Assistant positionFlexible and solutions drivenResponsive and comfortable working in the fast paced high accountability environmentProvides care to patients in a compassionate, caring, cheerful and concerned mannerPassionate about providing high quality care to low-income, under-served residents and those lacking access to health careMaintains patient confidentiality at all timesEngaged in learning and continuous quality improvementOutstanding verbal and written communications, with a culturally diverse patient and staff populationProficient in MS office applications and other data based systemsMaintains a safe environment of care for patients and staffCapable to move around for long periods of time in the patient care unitAble to perform duties which include regular and recurring bending, lifting light items such as medical supplies as well as lifting and re-positioning patientsThere are many fantastic benefits to a career at Open Door Care Network. In addition to working to affect positive change in the health and lives of thousands of residents in Westchester and Putnam counties, Open Door offers its employees a stimulating, diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) and 401(k), generous paid time off, onsite Wellness facilities, and educational assistance. Aside from excellent benefits, we offer a competitive salary and annual bonuses based on patient care.At Open Door, we enjoy working in a team-based, patient-centered environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace that values our patients and the communities we serve. If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of patients in the health of our communities of Westchester and Putnam counties, and if the position speaks to your capabilities, experience and commitment to improve the health of our communities, please submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email.Open Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer