Medical Assistant II - NY

Integrated Medical Professionals PLLC•New York, NY

7d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Integrated Medical Professionals is a large, multi-specialty urology-focused practice. The Medical Assistant II supports the delivery of urological services and performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to help medical offices run smoothly. The role works as part of an interdisciplinary team and collaborates with practice staff and other professional disciplines to support effective patient care and desired outcomes. The position is based at 145 East 32nd Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10016, with no weekends, evenings, or holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from 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 using computer programs and applications, including Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to deliver exceptional patient service and strong attention to detail.
Compliance with HIPAA requirements for patient confidentiality.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent carrying of 1–25 lbs., occasional carrying of 26–50 lbs., and occasional floor-to-chest and floor-to-waist lifting of 1–25 lbs.
Minimal travel required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the assigned direct supervisor.
Coordinate and schedule patient appointments with physicians, nursing, and other staff.
Perform additional office responsibilities that encompass at least 50% of daily work time.
Greet and prepare patients; measure and record vital signs; and record patient interviews, histories, and chief complaints.
Educate patients 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; and, after required training, perform EKGs.
Assist with X-ray and physician therapy procedures; 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.
Maintain back-office workflow, keep rooms full, and assist with room turnover.
Complete thorough new-patient workups, 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 accurately and completely 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 workflow.
Prepare for the following day’s patients, including confirming next-day visits.
Complete patient medical record requests when needed.
Assist with orienting and training new personnel and with other administrative projects and tasks as needed.
Ensure responsibilities are properly handed off when tasks are complete.
Meet attendance criteria, start work promptly, and be punctual and dependable for assigned shifts.
Demonstrate respect for the organization’s commitment to cultural diversity and make effective use of time and resources.
Adhere to and support compliance and accreditation efforts, including OSHA, HIPAA, and CMS guidelines for Parts C and D, General Compliance, and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.
Follow applicable laws, 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.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned.