Job Title : Medical Assistant - Contract
Location : New York, NY
Duties :
Fulfill patient care responsibilities, including venipuncture, EKGs, organizing patient flow, accompanying patients to exam rooms, assisting with walking, transferring, and dressing, collecting specimens, and performing point-of-care testing.
Assist physicians with procedures, take vital signs, relay instructions, and provide information to patients and families.
- Physical Activity Level : Heavy (frequent lifting, carrying, etc.)
- Work Environment : General office environment; heavy lifting and strenuous physical activity may be required.
- Perform clerical tasks, such as managing patient medical records, obtaining lab and referral information, completing forms, and managing charts using an electronic medical record (EMR) system or manually.
- Enter orders into the EMR system or prepare prescription refill requests for physician review and approval.
- Inventory, order, or re-stock medical supplies as needed.
- Prepare examination rooms and instruments following sterilization techniques in compliance with infection control policies.
- Maintain a logging system for refrigeration of medications, point-of-care testing, sterilization processes, crash carts, etc.
- Check expiration dates on medications and medical supplies, disposing of items per institutional policy.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to standards and legal regulations.
- Comply with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for exposure to blood, chemicals, radiation, and other hazardous materials.
- Assist in maintaining medical charts, including filing reports, test results, and home care forms.
- Schedule surgeries and procedures, verify times with patients, and prepare charts, pre-admission, and consent forms.
- Perform proficient phlebotomy duties if required.
- Schedule appointments, register patients, and update demographic and insurance information.
- Adjust and confirm patient office schedules.
- Verify and update insurance information using internal or web-based systems.
- Perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Skills :
- Computer Skills : Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- General Competencies :
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent telephone etiquette.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records or billing systems is preferred but not required.
- Adaptability in a changing work environment.
Education :
High School Diploma / GED required, with completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course.
Licensing and Certification Requirements :
- Medical Assistant certificate from an approved school.
- BCLS certification (AHA) Required.
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Certifications & Licenses :
BLS certification.
Language :
- English (Speak, Read, Write).
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