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About the Role
The WPHPA Float Medical Assistant will perform a variety of clinical and office duties under the Physician/Provider/Nurse's direct supervision. This role requires travel to WPHPA outpatient practices throughout Westchester County to assist with various specialty groups and adherence to the NYS Medical Assistant scope of practice.
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical and office duties under direct supervision.
- Travel to WPHPA outpatient practices throughout Westchester County.
- Assist with various specialty groups.
- Adhere to the NYS Medical Assistant scope of practice.
- Check schedules and organize patient flow.
- Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms.
- Assist patients with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, and preparing for exams.
- Obtain patient history.
- Perform screenings per provider guidelines.
- Assist providers/nurses with various procedures.
- Chart patient information.
- Relay instructions to patients/families.
- Answer patient calls.
- Send and receive patient records and documents.
- Schedule surgical procedures and tests.
- Obtain pre-certification for healthcare services.
- Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
- Manage and update charts to ensure completeness.
- Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms.
- Stock assigned rooms and ensure par levels of supplies are maintained.
- Check and complete required logs and other required checks.
- Clean exam/procedure rooms.
- Maintain infection control protocols.
- Keep appropriate records.
- Order, sort, and store supplies.
- Restock exam/procedure rooms.
- Assist providers with EMR and EHR management.
- Respect and promote patient rights.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies.
- Communicate concerns/problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
- Perform medical/surgical asepsis.
- Obtain vital signs.
- Prepare for physical examinations.
- Assist with procedures and examinations as required.
- Assist in the collection and appropriate handling of laboratory specimens.
- Perform electrocardiography and other office-specific tasks.
- Perform waived lab testing as allowed under limited lab permit when applicable.
- Adhere to White Plains Hospital infection control standards.
- Participate as a member of the patient care team.
- Participate in daily huddles and regular scheduled practice team meetings.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Certificate required.
- At least 2 years of recent experience as an MA working in a medical facility preferred.
- Basic medical terminology knowledge.
- Experience in Electronic Scheduling and Electronic Medical Record required.
- Excellent Customer Service Skills.
- Team Player.
- Ability to speak, write, understand, and communicate in the English language.
- Must retain composure under stress frequently.
- Must be flexible and able to adapt to changes in routine.
- Must be able to recognize the immediacy of emergency situations.
- BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association within 90 Days required.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) preferred.
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Scheduling
- Electronic Medical Record
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- English Language Proficiency
- Stress Management
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Emergency Response
- BLS
- Medical Assisting
Location
- Somers, New York
Work Type
- Day Shift
- Monday-Friday
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years experience
- 2 years recent MA experience preferred
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- Certificate
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $25.00 per hour
About the Company
- White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.