Sr Medical Assistant

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Senior Medical Assistant at Westchester Medical Center Health Network provides care to patients of all ages in inpatient, clinic, and office settings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

They act as a liaison between medical assistants and management, perform treatments, assist with examinations, coordinate referrals, and help educate staff while maintaining a safe, confidential and efficient environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of medical assistant experience.
• Graduate degree from an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Travel to ENT locations will be required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Observes, monitors, and records physiological measurements.
• Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols.
• Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures.
• Identifying and providing for physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs.
• Notifying the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

Graduate degree from an accredited medical assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

$1,000 sign on bonus

$1,000 sign on bonus

Job Summary

The Senior Medical Assistant provides care to patients of all ages, within their scope of experience and training in the inpatient, clinic, physician office, outpatient and/or other facility settings. They must administer care using good judgment, methods, and skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician. The Senior Medical Assistant acts as a liaison between the medical assistants and management.

Responsibilities

• Observes, monitors, and records physiological measurements.
• Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols.
• Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures.
• Identifying and providing for physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs.
• Notifying the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions.
• Safeguarding and inventorying equipment and supplies.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Following Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.
• Ability to establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations.
• Manage, train, and educate medical assistants to continually improve performance and skill level.
• Performs functions of a Surgical Scheduler as needed and requested.
• Initiates, issues and verifies patient referrals and insurance authorization/pre-certifications as necessary.
• May be required to perform a variety of administrative duties including, but not limited to: answering phones; scheduling appointments; faxing and filing of confidential documents; and basic Internet and email utilization.
• Maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, staff trainings, and weekly team huddles.
• Maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.
• Respects patients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilizes technology, including specialized software as applicable, to maximize productivity.
• Develops and maintains electronic files as necessary.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills; provides customer service; assists other support staff as necessary; collaborates with all levels of internal leadership, management, and staff as well as outside clients, vendors, and other external parties.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of medical assistant experience required.

Education: Graduate degree from an accredited medical assistant program preferred.

Licenses / Certifications: N/A

Other: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).

Special Requirements: Travel to all ENT locations will be required as needed[KA1] .

[KA1]Added 3/2/22