Medical Assistant (TEMP Position)

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center-WHM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,970 - 44,109; Full time

Job summary

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center - Pediatric Care Center in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in examinations, collect histories, take vital signs, and prepare patients for care. You will document results in EMR, assist with EKGs, labs, and specimen collection, and help with scheduling follow-ups.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, Medical Assistant certification, and at least 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certification.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Trained in Medical Assisting with certification from a Vocational/Technical program.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for histories and record vital signs.
• Assist with examinations and procedures.
• Record EKG, X-ray, or sonogram results in EMR.
• Prepare patients for care and assist providers as needed.
• Schedule follow-ups and manage patient flow.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English communication

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EKG machine

EMR system

Job description

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center | Pediatric Care Center
1411 Myrtle Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center | Pediatric Care Center
1411 Myrtle Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA

The employee will perform a combination of the following duties under direction of a provider; screen all patients for medical histories, recording vital signs, EKG. Recording X-Ray and or Sonogram in patient medical record charts. Prepare patient for examination and may or occasionally assist the provider as necessary during the examination. The Medical Assistant is responsible to scheduling of patients for follow up as necessary; collect and prepare laboratory specimens, phlebotomy. Ensure the appropriate disposal of contaminated supplies; prepare instruments for sterilization; responsible for stocking examination rooms; order supplies as necessary. Maintain communication with the various health agencies; immunization reporting; communicable diseases etc. to ensure patient information is updated.

• Assist in the examination and treatment of patient.
• Operate equipment and perform EKG as indicated.
• Prepare patient medical record (chart) and or EMR with appropriate intake sheets.
• Gather information, complaints, take vital signs, perform various tests as ordered.
• Logging in patient medical record and or EMR Laboratory and Radiology results.
• Ability to perform directives as requested by the various physicians.
• Completing various forms for Medical; Physical; Disability; and Schools.
• Track inventory for supplies.
• Interview patient.
• Ensures chart is available, with relevant lab work and test reports if indicated, for the provider when the provider sees the patient.
• Assist with maintaining the patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas. Assists in escorting patients and specimens throughout the facility.
• Setting up examination rooms for various primary and specialty care physicians.
• Distribute appropriate educational material to patient as directed.
• Assisting in the authorization of prescription refills as directed by the physician.
• Recall or Rescheduling of patients as instructed.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff.
• Securing and ensuring Confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to communicate effectively and maintain patient records, files, report and other correspondence.
• Intake of patient medical history prior to provider examination, complete time out form, point of care testing including nasal and throat swab, CIR updating, and STD reporting.
• Moving equipment when or where necessary.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

• This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year job-related experience.
• Trained in the area of Medical Assisting with certification from a Vocational/Technical or career program.
• Medical Assistant Certification.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Hourly $27.25 USD

Qualifications

Skills

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Motivations

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Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

1 year:

1 year:

1 year

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certification

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