Medical Assistant

YAI • New York, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Medical Assistant at Premier HealthCare, working 40 hours a week. The responsibilities may evolve based on program needs. The site assigned hours and days can change to ensure adequate coverage. Regular supervision meetings will occur to review duties, and timely, professional submission of paperwork is expected. In the absence of the staff nurse, the Medical Assistant reports to the nurse manager for daily site operations. Training will be provided for documenting all activities in the electronic medical record system. The Medical Assistant will prepare medical records for the clinician, including laboratory and diagnostic reports and progress notes. Encounter forms will be verified at the conclusion of the visit/day. Patients will be met to complete required intake packets/updates and supporting documentation, and information will be entered into databases as instructed. Patients will be escorted to and from exam rooms and prepared for the clinician’s visit. Vital signs, height, weight, BMI, and waist circumference will be obtained and documented in the medical record. Pertinent clinical findings will be reported to the nurse or clinician. The Medical Assistant will assist with patient examinations and therapeutic interventions, ensuring patient/staff safety based on learned techniques. Phlebotomy will be performed on adult and pediatric patients, and other specimens will be obtained per clinician’s orders, complying with DOH and CLIA protocols. Laboratory specimen requests will be completed accurately and legibly. EKGs will be performed as per clinician’s orders. Prescription requests and form requests will be entered into the designated database, and associated documentation will be completed. Medical records will be retrieved as per clinicians' instructions. Treatment rooms and practice site areas will be maintained for cleanliness and organization. Filled sharps disposal units and biohazardous waste will be removed and prepared for transport. Receptionist, Scheduler, and Registrar responsibilities may be assumed as directed. The Medical Assistant will promote continuity of care and serve as a liaison between PHC and the patient, family, caregiver, and other agencies. Participation in telephone triage is expected to ensure requests are appropriately made, prioritized, and have necessary supporting documents. Quality Improvement activities will be participated in as directed. Databases and tracking systems will be maintained, and inventories will be managed as assigned. OSHA/CLIA regulations will be complied with in all clinical and related functions. Safety and health hazards will be reported promptly. Assistance will be provided during emergencies as directed. NYSDOH regulations and protocols will be complied with as stated in the PHC Policy and Procedures Manual. Competencies will be maintained through on-site training, continuing education, and review of reference materials. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior experience working in a fast paced clinical or hospital setting.
• Candidate must be willing to occasionally float to other locations for training and coverage.
• Must have proficient computer skills.
• Ability to understand and operate necessary computer equipment and software programs.
• Must be able to receive, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must have some experience working with an EMR/EHR system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Certified as a medical assistant in the State of New York.
• Must be able to work occasional Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

• Have experience in the ID/IDD field.

Responsibilities

• Work 40 hours a week as a Medical Assistant for Premier HealthCare.
• Meet regularly for supervision to review duties and responsibilities.
• Submit paperwork in a timely and professional manner.
• Report to the nurse manager in the absence of the staff nurse in charge of the daily operations of the site.
• Document all activities in the electronic medical record system once trained.
• Prepare medical records for the clinician, including laboratory and diagnostic reports and stamped progress notes as needed.
• Verify encounter forms at the conclusion of the visit/day.
• Meet with patients and complete the required Intake packet/ intake updates and supporting documentation.
• Enter information in databases as instructed.
• Escort the patients to and from the exam rooms and prepare them for the clinician’s visit.
• Obtain vital signs, height, weight, BMI and waist circumference as assigned and document all information in the medical record.
• Report pertinent clinical findings to the nurse or clinician as indicated.
• Assist with the examination of the patient, as directed by the clinician/nurse.
• Assist with therapeutic interventions to ensure patient/staff safety based on techniques learned in preservice, during orientation and ongoing training.
• Perform phlebotomy on adult and pediatric patients and obtain other specimens as per clinicians’ order and in compliance with DOH and CLIA protocols.
• Complete laboratory specimen requests including all required information accurately and legibly.
• Document information accurately and completely in the medical record.
• Perform EKGs as per clinician’s orders.
• As assigned, enter prescription requests, form requests, etc., into the designated database and complete associated documentation (e.g., prescription fax forms).
• Update database accordingly.
• Retrieve medical records as per clinicians 'instructions, routinely in preparation for prescription requests, etc.
• Maintain overall cleanliness and organization of treatment rooms and other areas of the practice site as assigned.
• Remove filled sharps’ disposal units and other biohazardous waste and prepare for removal by the transporter.
• Replace units and supplies as needed.
• Assume Receptionist, Scheduler and Registrar responsibilities as directed by the nurse manager/charge nurse.
• Promote continuity of care and serve as a liaison between PHC and the patient, family, caregiver and other agencies involved in the care of the patient.
• Participate in the telephone triage process to ensure that requests are appropriately made, prioritized correctly and have the necessary supporting documents prior to the first visit.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities as directed by the nurse manager/charge nurse.
• Maintain databases and participate in tracking systems and inventories and as assigned by the nurse manager/charge nurse.
• Comply with OSHA/CLIA regulations in the exercise of all clinical and related functions.
• Report all safety and health hazards to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Assist with all emergencies as directed by the nurse manager/charge nurse or clinician.
• Comply with NYSDOH regulations and protocols as stated in the PHC Policy and Procedures Manual in the exercise of all clinical and related activities.
• Maintain competencies through on-site training, continuing education programs, and review of reference materials.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed