Medical Assistant II - NY

Integrated Medical Professionals•New York, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Integrated Medical Professionals is a large, urology-focused multispecialty practice. The Medical Assistant II supports the delivery of urological services and performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to help medical offices operate smoothly. The role works as part of an interdisciplinary team and coordinates with practice staff and other professionals to support effective patient care and desired patient outcomes. The position is based at the practice's New York City office at 145 East 32nd Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10016. The schedule has no weekends, evenings, or holidays, and minimal travel is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience, subject to state regulation requirements.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to perform well in stressful situations.
Knowledge of healthcare systems operations, including EMR and practice management solutions.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
Project management, database management, and strong problem-solving skills.
Vendor relations skills for Medical Assistants who are required to order office and clinical supplies.
Skill in using computer programs and applications, including Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to deliver exceptional patient service, attention to detail, and compliance with HIPAA patient-confidentiality regulations.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification or registration.
Six months of experience working in a physician's office.
Urology experience.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the assigned direct supervisor.
Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other staff to schedule patient appointments.
Greet and prepare patients; measure and record vital signs; and document patient interviews, histories, and chief complaints.
Provide patient education about medications, disease management, home treatments, and special diets.
Prepare patients for examinations, perform routine screening tests, and assist physicians with examinations.
Perform phlebotomy and collect other laboratory specimens; perform basic laboratory tests.
Perform EKGs after required training; assist with X-ray and physician therapy procedures; and perform CPR when necessary if BLS certified.
Prepare accurate, legal, and ethical documentation and maintain accurate, complete medical records.
Open the office in the morning and close it in the afternoon.
Maintain patient logs for laboratory requests, CT scans, and other treatment orders.
Support back-office workflow by keeping rooms full and assisting with room turnover.
Complete thorough new-patient work-ups, including X-rays, vital signs, and explanation of the new-patient packet; add medical history for new patients and update established patients' histories.
Set up examination rooms for physicians and ensure patient medications are updated before physician visits.
Set up in-office surgical procedures and ensure consent forms are completed correctly.
Scribe as assigned based on physician office flow.
Prepare for the following day's patients, including confirming next-day visits.
Complete patient medical-record requests as needed.
Assist with orientation and training of new personnel and with other administrative projects and tasks as needed.
Ensure proper handoff of responsibilities when tasks are completed.
Meet attendance expectations, start work promptly, and be punctual and dependable for assigned or confirmed shifts.
Respect the organization's commitment to cultural diversity and consistently use time and resources effectively.
Adhere to and support compliance and accreditation efforts, including OSHA, HIPAA, and CMS guidelines for Parts C and D on General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.
Follow applicable laws and regulations, the Solaris Health Code of Conduct, and organizational policies and procedures; protect patient information, report suspected concerns or violations, and complete annual compliance training.