medical assistant

medical assistant Patchogue, NY

Summit Health
Full Time Patchogue, NY 41600 - 12.04 USD HOURLY Today
Job description

Essential Job functions:

  • Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when exam is complete.
  • Maintains efficient patient flow.
  • Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
  • Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.
  • Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner. Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.
  • Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
  • Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.
  • 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. 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.
  • Accurately documents allergies in EHR.
  • 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.
  • Appropriately 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.
  • All other duties as assigned
  • Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
  • Provide scribing services.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

  • High School Graduate/GED / Equivalent Work or Vocational / Technical School / Diploma, required. Associate Degree’s preferred.
  • 0-1 year related work experience, required. 2-4 years related work experience, preferred.
  • Medical Assistant or phlebotomy certification, 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

Travel:

Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed, required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Pet insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Cardiology

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Rotating weekends

Work setting:

  • In-person

Experience:

  • Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • BLS Certification (Preferred)
  • Certified Medical Assistant License (Preferred)
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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About Summit Health

CEO: Jeff Alter
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.summithealth.com
Year Founded: 2019

medical assistant
Summit Health

www.summithealth.com
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Jeff Alter
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Health Care Services & Hospitals
2019
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