Job description

Medical Assistant - I

Location: Hartsdale, NY 10530

Shift: TBD

Duration: 3+ Months

Job Description:

Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks:

• Assures that the delivery of patient care is consistent with the philosophy of Beth Israel Medical Group - Performs EKGs as ordered by the physician.
• Performs lab testing as ordered by the physician.
• Performs PFT as ordered by the physician.
• Performs audiometry as ordered by the physician.
• Admits patient to the exam room and takes vital signs, medical history, medication history and allergy history.
• Height and weight as indicated.
• Performs quality controls.
• Adheres to laboratory procedures as required by CLIA regulations.
• Ensures that the patient referrals are completed and forwarded appropriately.
• Documents appropriately any treatment.
• Documents any telephone contact with the patient.
• Documents in the lab accession log and outside medical testing log as per established procedure.
• Documents completed daily checks, i.e.: oxygen, emergency box, etc. as assigned.
• Adheres to universal precautions and OSHA Regulations.
• Maintains examination rooms and medical areas in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Stocks examination room with supplies.
• Checks supplies from vendors against packing slips as assigned.
• Puts supplies away as assigned.
• Maintains professionalism at all times.
• Ensures that patients and visitors are greeted promptly and courteously.
• Registers and transacts patients promptly and accurately using current computer system.
• Updates pertinent patient information, including medical insurance coverage and eligibility Ensures that all patients’ names appear on daily ledger sheets.
• Schedules patient appointments.
• Retrieves and files medical reports/lab results.
• Maintains the patient waiting room and front desk area.
• Processes HMO referrals as requested by Physician, Practice Management, and patients.
• Communicates to Physician all patient emergencies.
• Answers telephones with name and Beth Israel Medical Group office location.
• Takes messages to ensure follow-up on all calls.
• Files and maintains file units.
• Balances ledger sheets and accounts for all monies received.
• Has accountability for all aspects of the cash box and the contents within.
• Notifies Office Administrator or Reimbursement/Front Office Coordinator when change is needed.

Communication/Relationships:

• Demonstrates a professional, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, staff, families and significant others.
• Displays courtesy, tact and patience with all members of the hospital staff and extended community.
• Ensures that all patients and visitors receive personalized prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity and respect.
• Provides instructions to the patient upon discharge as per instructed by the physicians and signs the superbill as per discharge procedure.
• Notifies patients of test results via telephone following review and instruction by the physician.
• Able to adapt to a growing and changing environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Acute care
• Inpatient
• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hartsdale, NY 10530: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US citizen or a GC holder?

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: One location

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