Certified Medical Assistant Riverside Medical Practices

St. John's Riverside Hospital•City of Yonkers, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in the Westchester community, known for its commitment to high-quality, compassionate care and advanced medical technology. Founded in the 1890s, the hospital has a long tradition of service, with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care. St. John's Riverside Hospital is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all patients through continuous service elevation and advanced medical services. The hospital is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment practices.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Current certification from an accredited Certified Medical Assistant program
Computer experience required- Microsoft office, EMRCPT, ICD-10, HCPCS coding.
Microsoft Office Suite proficient (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred — medical, business or health-care focus.
5 years minimum of medical office or health-care facility experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform approved clinical and non-clinical tasks and technical procedures under the direct supervision of a Medical Provider, LPN or RN.
Assist Clinical Team in providing patient care per St. John's Medical, PC policy and procedure as appropriate to the ages of the patients served and the area of clinical practice.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu by fostering an awareness of the clinical patient population.
Demonstrate competence in patient care procedures and technical skills appropriate to the clinical area and needs of the patient population served.
Perform phlebotomy, various point of care testing, vital signs, Urinalysis, EKG, collect and process specimen.
Report/refer issues/abnormal data to the Medical Provider as needed and complete all related documentation.
Ensure all specimens are packaged and labeled appropriately by end of day.
Identify changes in the patients' condition and basic patient care needs. Institute appropriate interventions per policy and refers accordingly to the Medical Provider.
Maintain a safe environment for the patients and staff and applies the appropriate precautions and protocols (OIISA, Infection Control, HIPAA, etc.).
Demonstrate knowledge of ambulatory care setting and work-flows germane to multi-specialty office setting.
Assist patients with administrative delivery of care such as, Disability and Workers Compensation paperwork, Home Health paperwork, authorizations, and act as a patient navigator when applicable.
Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT4, HCPCS coding, as well as Workers Compensation/No Fault front end responsibilities (C4, MG2, etc.).
Document all patient care or tasks in the patients' medical records (Electronic and hard copy) and adheres to the policies and procedures set forth by SJR Medical, PC. Follows "Down Time" procedures when applicable.
Accurate collection and documentation of MIPS data in EMR during patient visit; complete intake of all the physical, surgical and social history.
Daily use of Electronic Practice Management System (currently MedGen) and adheres to all policies and procedures related to workflows in MedGen as well as appropriate use of MCdGen.
Administrative tasks as assigned: filing, photocopying, scanning.
Demonstrate knowledge of insurance companies, ICD-10, CPT coding, and general wherewithal of front desk responsibilities.
Maintain par level of supplies, ordering and stocking rooms.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and provides support to other staff in the performance of their duties within the scope of the CMA/MA position/certification.
Accept and complete directions as delegated by the Medical Provider(s) and members of the management team (Office Manager, Director of Practice Management and St. John's Administration).
Attend business related meetings as requested.
Assist within other areas of the practice when required.
Travel between sites required as assigned based on coverage needs.
Provide customer service in accordance to clinic mission.
Demonstrate ability to be courteous and respectful when interacting with patients, patient's family members/caregivers, co-workers, and all other individuals.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance to policy and procedure and HIPAA Requirements.
Enact proper chain of command for patient complaints, office and practice needs that require management input and awareness.