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About the Role

The Medical Assistant performs a variety of clinical and clerical services for the practices that comprise the Taxter Road location. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for monitoring patient's vital signs, patient intake and output, and recording patient history. Performs related work as required. Enters the patient room with the physician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation utilizing electronic medical record applications.

Responsibilities

Take and record patients height, weight, health history and vital signs including blood pressure and blood drawing (venipuncture) and EKGs.
Assist physician with physical exams and medical procedures by positioning patient and checking vital signs during procedures.
Perform all appropriate clerical work in connection with the preparation of billing source documents, insurance forms, diagnostic testing order forms.
Sterilize instruments and equipment using autoclave.
Prepare medical records and documentation/chart for physician(s).
Enter the patient room with the physician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation utilizing electronic medical record applications.
Ensure medical record compliance by self-documentation attestation.
Update patient history, physical exam, and other pertinent health information in the patient chart.
Prepare and send all documentation for physician review and approval via authentication of detailed data entry and specialty specific procedures.
Comply with medical facility policies, including those related to HIPAA.
Order and maintain supplies and prepare examination rooms.
Maintain logbooks, abnormal results laboratory, and pathology specimens.
Assist in clerical procedures such as scheduling appointments, answering phone calls and recording messages and completing forms, medical records and requests for lab tests and x-rays.
Perform routine tests such as urinalysis, blood sugar, hematocrit.
Provide patient education for wellness.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School/GED Required
1-3 years Preferred
Annual Assessment - OHS Required
Fit Test - OHS Required
Completion with certification of a Medical Assistant training program. Required
Experience in and completion of an externship during study for Medical Assistant certification. Required
Medical Scribe or Specialty certification Required
EPIC, Infection Control, HIPAA, OSHA, Additional as Required by Position Required

Skills

EPIC
Infection Control
HIPAA
OSHA

Location

Airmont, New York

Work Type

Day Shift
MON-FRI
9 AM-5 PM
8 HOURS

Experience Level

1-3 years

Education Level

High School/GED
Medical Assistant training program certification
Medical Scribe or Specialty certification

Salary/Compensations

$26.00/hour

About the Company

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Equal Opportunity

Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care 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.