Medical Assistant - GI

Summit Health•New York, NY

1d•$22 - $27

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) assists a physician, PA, or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures. The role includes preparing examination rooms and patient visits, obtaining and documenting vital signs, updating medication and allergy information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), entering orders and scheduling appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR, and providing scribing services. The MA supports safe, efficient care, communicates patient needs and issues to supervisors or managers, and may commute to satellite offices as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program.
0–1 year of related work experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner.
Basic proficiency in computer use.
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare examination rooms, escort patients into rooms, and clean rooms after examinations.
Maintain efficient patient flow and ensure proper preparation for patient visits.
Prepare pertinent information needed for patient visits.
Communicate and provide care consistent with patients’ age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs.
Answer telephone calls appropriately, direct calls, and take accurate messages.
Schedule appointments accurately according to departmental guidelines.
Stock examination rooms and assist with ordering and maintaining supplies.
Reconcile encounters daily according to policy guidelines.
Communicate problems, concerns, or issues promptly and appropriately to the Supervisor and/or Manager.
Work within the scope of practice.
Obtain and document vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, and weight, as required.
Review and update medication lists and document known allergies in the EHR; follow prescription control and refill procedures.
Enter orders and schedule appointments in the PMS and EHR.
Provide referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
Follow universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposing of medical waste.
Maintain proficiency with department-specific equipment, troubleshoot issues, and promptly report malfunctions.
Facilitate transitions of care to urgent care or a hospital.
Demonstrate flexibility with various work schedules.
Perform other assigned duties and recognize and complete duties that need to be performed even when not directly assigned.
Provide scribing services.
Commute to satellite offices as needed.