Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Village Practice Management • White Plains, NY

404d • $39,520 - $52,000

About The Position

The Per Diem Medical Assistant at Westmed Medical Group plays a crucial role in supporting the Urgent Care team by assisting physicians in delivering high-quality patient care. This position involves a variety of tasks including patient interaction, medical assistance, clerical support, and maintaining a clean and efficient work environment. The Medical Assistant is expected to work in a fast-paced setting, ensuring that patient flow is maintained and that all necessary medical procedures are performed accurately and efficiently.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certificate or completion of a MA program required.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Phlebotomy certification and experience is a plus.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Introduce self to patients and escort them into exam rooms.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height as needed.
• Assist patients and physicians throughout the visit.
• Collect, label, and process specimens accurately.
• Maintain clean patient exam rooms.
• Assemble and use equipment appropriate to specific medical practice.
• Prepare instruments for sterilization and dispose of contaminated supplies as needed.
• Communicate delays effectively when necessary.
• Manage time efficiently to maintain patient flow.
• Provide clerical support such as making appointments, booking procedures, obtaining pre-authorizations, and answering telephones.
• Manage medical inventory and supply ordering based on par levels.
• Keep relevant knowledge up-to-date and apply it to everyday practice.
• Effectively communicate with all team members to support a cohesive work environment.
• Enter patient information into the computer accurately.
• Manage the physician's desktop accurately and in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) coverages
• 401k savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed