Medical Assistant – Full Time – Days

Medical Assistant – Full Time – Days

Department: MG – PRIM – NEW HARTFORD

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or physician, the Medical Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care in an office setting. Records, facilitates and assists with patient examination and treatment. Assists and/or covers absences within the office as assigned. This may include but is not limited to patient reception, answering telephones, registration, scheduling of appointments and obtaining medical records. Also supports the provider as assigned.

Core Job Responsibilities

Observes, collects, records, and reports selected data related to patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental and self-care ability.

Prepares patient for examination.

Assists provider with medical procedures.

Prepares treatment rooms for patient examination.

Maintains established inventory levels of medical supplies.

Responds appropriately to patient’s issues and notifies the office manager.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent.

One year direct patient care experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Concentration needed to assimilate information from many different sources.

Basic computer knowledge.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required:

BLS Certification within 6 weeks of hire.

Preferred:

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 92449

Department MG – PRIM – NEW HARTFORD

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 8.00

FTE 1

Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR

Employee Status A1 – Full-Time

Union Non-Union

Pay Range $16 – $22 Per Hour