Medical Assistant

Pride Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Assistant to support their medical facility in Poughkeepsie, NY. This role involves preparing exam rooms, documenting patient vital signs, managing tasks in the electronic health record system, and scheduling appointments. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and a current Medical Assistant certification. The role offers a pay rate of $20 to $23 per hour, depending on experience, and comes with various benefits including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School, GED, or equivalent required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant must be current.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare exam rooms for evaluations.
• Document vital signs accurately.
• Manage clinical tasks in the EHR system.
• Triage incoming calls and route messages appropriately.
• Process medication refill requests as per protocols.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments.

Skills

Patient care skills

Communication skills

EHR management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Overview

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our client’s medical facility in Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. This is a 3-month assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Details

• Location: Poughkeepsie, NY & Fishkill, NY
• Duration: 3 months Contract (Possibilities of extension)
• Pay rate: $20 to 23/hr. On W2 (Pay Rate is based on experience/educational qualifications)
• Schedule: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM (40 hrs/wk.)
  • Mon & Thu - Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Tue, Wed & Fri - Fishkill, NY 12524

Job Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare exam rooms for provider evaluation.
• Obtain and document vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, height, and weight.
• Enter and manage clinical tasks within the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Answer and triage incoming phone calls, routing messages appropriately to providers or clinical staff.
• Process incoming and outgoing faxes, ensuring accurate documentation and timely distribution.
• Submit and process medication refill requests per provider protocols and office guidelines.
• Schedule and reschedule patient appointments and procedures, verifying provider availability and patient preferences.
• Confirm upcoming appointments and provide patients with preparation instructions when applicable.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with organizational policies.

Qualifications

• High School, GED, or equivalent.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification.

Benefits

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life and disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Legal and Accommodation Statements

Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.