Medical Assistant - Washington Mills - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System; Town of Union (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in a full-time capacity. This role involves providing essential support in patient care, including assisting with examinations, managing medical records, and ensuring the smooth operation of the office. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of direct patient care experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations and medical procedures.
• Maintain inventory levels of medical supplies and prepare treatment rooms.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Computer Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 Year Direct Patient Care Experience

Job description

Medical Assistant - Washington Mills - Full Time - Days

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or physician, the Medical Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care in an office setting. Records, facilitates and assists with patient examination and treatment. Assists and/or covers absences within the office as assigned. This may include but is not limited to patient reception, answering telephones, registration, scheduling of appointments and obtaining medical records. Also supports the provider as assigned.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Observes, collects, records, and reports selected data related to patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental and self-care ability.
• Prepares patient for examination.
• Assists provider with medical procedures.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examination.
• Maintains established inventory levels of medical supplies.
• Responds appropriately to patient’s issues and notifies the office manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year direct patient care experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Concentration needed to assimilate information from many different sources.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required:

• BLS Certification within 6 weeks of hire.

Preferred:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.