Medical Assistant, Cardiology - Crystal Run Healthcare
About The Position
Optum NY/NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to join its team in West Nyack, New York. The role provides care to patients and their significant others through direct and telephone contact, following established standards and practices. The Medical Assistant coordinates with other members of the care team to support seamless care delivery, coordinate efforts, and encourage active patient participation in planning and care. The position also assists physicians and other providers with clinical procedures. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a Saturday shift every 4–6 weeks from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The role includes direct patient care, clinical support for exams and office procedures, authorized clinical tasks, specimen processing, and preparation and handling of instruments and equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic, or hospital setting, or a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification from NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, or NHA.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and telephone care to patients and their significant others in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Coordinate with care-team members to support seamless care delivery, coordinated efforts, and patient participation in planning and care.
- Demonstrate clinical competence in direct patient care and assist physicians with procedures.
- Perform clinical duties within scope of practice and in compliance with department standards, policies, and protocols.
- Address individual patient and family needs proactively and communicate identified needs in a timely manner.
- Direct or escort patients to exam rooms in a timely manner.
- Assist physicians, mid-level healthcare professionals, and/or nurses during exams and office diagnostic procedures or treatments.
- Perform authorized procedures as directed by a physician or nurse, including vital signs, vision screening, and selected laboratory tests.
- Seek guidance or validation from physicians, mid-level healthcare professionals, and/or nurses when necessary.
- Prepare e-prescriptions for pharmacy processing when instructed by a physician and in accordance with policy.
- Inspect, clean, prepare, and process instruments and equipment according to manufacturers’ guidelines.
- Process specimens for transport to the laboratory, ensuring proper labeling and that appropriate orders have been placed in EPIC.
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
- Benefits available within 30 days.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
- 401(k) and employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
