Medical Assistant

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

13d•$28 - $30

About The Position

Under direct supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Medical Assistant assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The role is also responsible for the smooth function of patient flow. The position is located on the Lower East Side, in the Tribeca 40 Support organizational unit, and is scheduled for 35 hours per week. It is non-exempt, with a stated salary range of $27.53–$30.05.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Approximately one year of related experience; experience in a relevant specialty area is preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with multiple constituencies and exercise people skills.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism in appearance, presentation, and demeanor.
If required to draw blood, proper phlebotomy training must be completed before performing those duties.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a medical assistant training course that includes phlebotomy training is highly desired.
Candidates with extensive medical assistant work experience along with phlebotomy experience may be considered.
Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification may be required, depending on practice needs.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required; when required, it must be obtained through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and triage calls to appropriate personnel.
Greet registered patients, triage them through the patient-flow process, check schedules, and accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms.
Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, and preparing for examinations.
Maintain a sterile environment and ensure standard infection-control precautions are observed.
Prepare exam rooms before patient visits; clean rooms and instruments and restock supplies between patients.
Perform patient-care tasks, which may include taking vital signs, updating patient histories, collecting blood, urine, and stool specimens, and assisting providers and nurses in the exam room.
Input patient data into the practice management system.
Perform clerical tasks, which may include sending, receiving, and scanning medical records; obtaining diagnostic reports, hospital notes, and referral information; completing forms and requisitions; managing charting; and sending specimens to labs.
Monitor clinical equipment to ensure it is functioning properly and escalate issues to a supervisor.
Check dated materials and medications regularly for expiration dates and discard expired items.