WPPA Medical Assistant

White Plains Hospital Inc; Town of Somers (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in Somers, NY, is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative tasks under supervision. The role emphasizes patient flow, vital signs, and preparation for exams in a fast-paced physician practice.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, EMR experience, and BLS certification within 90 days of hire; CMA is preferred. Day shift, Mon-Fri, 8 AM–4 PM, with competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Required or GED.
• Basic Medical Terminology
• Electronic Scheduling
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience
• BLS within 3 months of hire within 90 Days Required
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Adheres to performance standards, policies and behaviors.
• Manage patient flow, assist with exams and procedures, collect vitals.
• Record patient history and prepare for visits; relay instructions to patients.
• Schedule tests and procedures; verify insurance and demographics.
• Maintain exam rooms and infection control; restock supplies.
• Assist with EMR/EHR data entry and order queuing as needed.
• Support team communication and patient rights during daily huddles.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Electronic scheduling

EMR experience

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

WPPA Medical Assistant### WPPA Medical AssistantApply: Clinic Somers: Full time: Posted Today: JR235365**City/State:**Somers, New York**Department:**WPHPA Somers North\\_1**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**MON-FRI**Scheduled Hours:**8 AM-4 PM**Hours Per Pay Period:**75**Pay Rate/Range:**$36,000For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. **Job Summary** The Physician practice Medical Assistant will perform a variety of clinical and office duties under the Physician/Provider/Nurse's direct supervision. Medical Assistants must adhere to the NYS Medical Assistant scope of practice. **Essential Functions*** Adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.* Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; obtaining patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting providers/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls.* Fulfills responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient records and documents; scheduling surgical procedures and tests; obtaining pre-certification for health care services; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete.* Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned rooms and insures par levels of supplies are maintained. Checks and completes required logs and other required checks.* Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned by department protocols including; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, maintaining infection control protocols; keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies and restocking exam/procedure rooms.* Assists providers with management of EMR and EHR including “queuing up” laboratory and radiology orders as per a Physician.* Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergencies; communicates concerns/ problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.* Fulfills medical assistant responsibilities including medical/surgical asepsis, as well as, obtaining vital signs; physical examination preparations; assisting with procedures and examinations as required. Assists in the collections and appropriate handling of laboratory specimens. Performs electrocardiography and other office specific tasks as necessary. May perform waived lab testing as allowed under limited lab permit when applicable.* Adheres to White Plains Hospital infection control standards including, but not limited to, hand hygiene, use of PPE, isolation of patient with known infectious disease, and equipment disinfection.* Participates as a member of the patient care team and is responsible for participating in daily huddles and regular scheduled practice team meetings.* Performs all other related duties as assigned. **Qualifications*** High School Required or* GED* Preferred* Basic Medical Terminology (Low proficiency)* Electronic Scheduling (Low proficiency)* Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience (Medium proficiency)* BLS within 3 months of hire within 90 Days Required* Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Preferred White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.