Medical Assistant II - NY

Integrated Medical Professionals•Bronx, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRATED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS is the largest multi-specialty urology focused practice in the country. Our doctors and staff are committed to providing the highest level of quality medical services available. Join our team for a rewarding career with a growing health care organization who values our staff as much as we do our patients. This position is in our office located at: 3594 East Tremont Ave Bronx NY 10465. This position works Monday to Thursday 8am -6pm. Must be able to work 1 Saturday a month 9am to 1pm. NO EVENINGS, NO HOLIDAYS. We offer competitive pay as well as PTO, Holiday pay, and comprehensive benefits package!

Requirements

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience (based on State regulation requirements).
6 months experience working within a physician’s office desired.
Urology experience desired.
Medical Assistant Certification or Registration preferred.
Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform well in stressful situations.
Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR, Practice Management Solutions.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
Project Management.
Vendor relations (for those MA’s that are required to order office and clinical supplies).
Database management.
Strong problem-solving skills
Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Urology experience desired.

Responsibilities

Supports the delivery of urological services, performs work as required and functions as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team.
Performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical offices running smoothly.
Collaborates/work with staff within their practice or other professional disciplines within the affiliated medical groups as needed to achieve effective and efficient patient care delivery and the desired patient outcomes.
Performs various administrative and clinical duties under the direction of their assigned direct supervisor.
Consistently confers with physicians, nursing, and other staff members to coordinate and schedule appointments of patients.
Performs additional responsibilities within the office that encompasses at least 50% of their daily time.
Greets and prepares patients.
Measures and records vital signs.
Records patient interview, history, and chief complaint.
Provides patient education with regards to medications, management of diseases, home treatments and special diets.
Prepares patients for examinations and performs routing screening tests.
Assists physicians with exams.
Performs phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens.
Performs basic lab tests.
After required training - may perform EKG’s.
Assists with X-ray and physician therapy procedures.
If BLS Certified, may perform CPR skills when necessary.
Prepares accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
Opens office in the morning and closes in the afternoon.
Assists in maintaining patient logs for the following: Lab requests, CT scans and other treatment orders for the patients.
Ensures the back office has good flow, keeps rooms full and assists with room turnover.
Performs new patient thorough work-up (x-rays, vitals, new patient packet explanation).
Adds medical history on all new patients and accurately updates all established patients’ history.
Performs accurate and complete room set-up for physician.
Ensures that all patients medication is updated before physician visit.
Handles set-up for in office surgical procedures.
Ensures appropriate consent form is completed correctly avoiding the use of too many medical abbreviations within the consent forms.
Scribes as assigned per physician office flow.
Prepares for seeing patients the following day, including patient confirmation for next day visit.
Completes patient medical record requests when necessary.
Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel.
Assists with other administrative projects and tasks as needed.
Ensures proper hand off of responsibilities once their task is completed.
Meets established attendance criteria and starts work promptly.
Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts.
Respects and acknowledges the organizations commitment to cultural diversity, which is expressed through behavior, language and actions.
Consistently demonstrates good use of time and resources.
Ensures that all medical records are accurate and complete for all patients.
Regularly adheres and supports compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned including, but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA & CMS guidelines for Parts C & D on General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.
Performs other position related duties as assigned.
Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and will comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations.
This will include and not be limited to following the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures; maintaining the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); immediately reporting any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department; and the timely completion the Annual Compliance Training.