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Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine at Summit Health

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Summit Health · New York

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Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Summit Health · New York

16 hours ago
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About the Role

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares the examination room, escorts patient into the room, and cleans examination room when exam is complete.
  • Maintains efficient patient flow.
  • Ensures proper preparation for patient visit and prepares pertinent information needed.
  • Communicates and provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of the patient.
  • Answers the telephone appropriately, directs calls, and/or takes accurate messages.
  • Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
  • Stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies consistently and accurately.
  • Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
  • Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.
  • Effectively communicates problems, concerns, or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.
  • Understands and performs within scope of practice.
  • Obtains vital signs (BP, temp, pulse, height & weight) accurately and completely as required, and documents appropriately in EHR.
  • Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents known allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
  • Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
  • Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
  • Adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
  • Maintains proficiency with department-specific equipment, troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.
  • Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
  • Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
  • Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
  • Provide scribing services.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
  • Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program, required.
  • 0-1 year related work experience, required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire, required.
  • Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required.
  • Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required.
  • Basic proficiency in computer use, required.
  • Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed, required.

Skills

  • Medical assisting
  • Phlebotomy
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • English communication (oral and written)
  • Organization
  • Task management
  • Computer proficiency
  • Scribing

Location

  • Satellite offices

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 0-1 year related work experience
  • 2-4 years related work experience, preferred

Education Level

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program

Salary/Compensations

  • $22.02 - $27.07 Hourly

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Life
  • Disability
  • Vision
  • FSA coverages
  • 401k savings plan

About the Company

  • Physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
  • Serves millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and its operating companies.
  • Innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise.
  • Ensures all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Equal Opportunity

  • Provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.