Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

Perform vital sign documentation and 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, and collect patient data in person and by phone. Accurately document patient concerns, messages, and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician’s review. Administer medications as specifically directed by the physician. Handle complete and accurate message taking, routing messages to the appropriate area, order and referral entry, setting up cases in the EMR system, and basic registration and updating of demographics. Track and route test results to physician/nurse practitioner for review and communicate test results with patients when appropriate. Facilitate patient care activities, including scheduling ancillary tests, reinforcing patient education, and performing triage as appropriate and directed by physician/nurse practitioner. Maintain adequate inventory of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies. Perform basic computer skills in using electronic health records proficiently while conducting daily documentation and communications involved in patient care. Process orders appropriately and accurately.

Hard Skills

Medical Assisting

Vitals

EMR

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Work Environment

M-F 8:30am-5:00pm

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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