Full Time - Medical Assistant - Poughkeepsie

Sun River Health • Poughkeepsie, NY

12h • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant plays an important role in supporting high-quality, patient-centered care by assisting providers and the clinical team with both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The Medical Assistant helps ensure an efficient patient experience while maintaining a welcoming, professional, and organized clinical environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism when interacting with patients, colleagues, and providers.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program preferred.
• Previous Medical Assistant or related clinical experience preferred.
• National Medical Assistant certification preferred but not required, unless otherwise specified for the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, including obtaining and documenting vital signs and relevant patient information.
• Assist providers and other clinical staff during patient visits, examinations, and procedures as appropriate.
• Support patient flow by preparing examination rooms and ensuring rooms are properly stocked and ready for use.
• Accurately document patient information in the electronic health record in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with scheduling, referrals, follow-up activities, and other patient care coordination needs as assigned.
• Provide patients with instructions and information consistent with direction from the clinical team.
• Maintain appropriate infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality standards.
• Ensure medical supplies and clinical areas are appropriately maintained and organized.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and other members of the care team to support an efficient and positive patient experience.
• Facilitates patient care within different departments of SRH and outside agencies.
• Verifies all insurance and sets fees based on the sliding scale fee
• Consult with medical staff to link patients to services through the provision of ancillaries such as translation, transportation assistance and application assistance.
• Responsible for telephone and mail contact with patients.
• Assists with daily reception activities and ensuring that all processes needed for patient services are initiated.
• Provide basic instruction/health education to clarify provider instructions, procedures and referral needs.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the Medical Assistant/ Patient Representative role as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
• Life and Disability Coverage: Financial protection for you and your loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings options.
• Commuter and Transit Benefits: Assistance with your daily commute to make your journey to work easier.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work-related issues.
• Employee Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on various products and services as a valued member of our team.
• Provider Incentive Compensation Program: Quality & Productivity.
• Provider Professional License, Certification and DEA Fees Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED