Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of a physician's practice. You will be responsible for documenting vital signs, preparing patients and examination rooms, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. Your duties will include assisting physicians with procedures, relaying instructions to patients, and accurately documenting medical information in patient records.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital sign documentation.
• Prepare patients and rooms for exams and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Organize and perform patient care services that support the physician’s practice.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• Relay instructions from the physician to the patient or authorized person.
• Collect patient data in person and by phone and document patient concerns.
• Administer medications specifically directed by the physician.
• Accurately take messages, route them to the appropriate area for direction, and complete order and referral entry.
• Set up cases in the EMR system and update patient demographics.
• Assist physician/nurse practitioner with exams and procedures.
• Track and route test results to physician(s)/nurse practitioner(s) for review.
• Communicate test results with patients when appropriate.
• Facilitate patient care activities, including scheduling ancillary tests and reinforcing patient education.
• Perform triage as directed by physician/nurse practitioner.
• Maintain adequate inventory of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Proficiently use electronic health records for documentation and communication involved in patient care.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems.
• Experience in medical assisting and patient care.
• Ability to accurately document patient information and demographics.
• Strong communication skills to relay instructions and test results.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills for electronic health records.

Work Environment

We offer a dynamic work environment with two openings. The first opening is Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM in New Windsor, NY, in the GI suite and endoscopy area. The second opening is Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM in Internal Medicine, which combines reception and medical assistant duties. Our organization is growing, providing room for individual growth and competitive pay. Employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time-off, paid holidays, 401K/profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and more.