Medical Assistant - Contract - MA24-11377

Job Description

Job Description

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).
6 days ago