Medical Assistant

Cornerstone Family Healthcare•Newburgh, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Family Healthcare is recruiting a full-time Medical Assistant for its Urgent Care team in Newburgh, New York. The Medical Assistant provides quality patient care within their scope of practice under the direction of a supervising Registered or Practical Nurse. The stated pay rate is $21–$23 per hour, plus a 10% shift differential. The role includes patient screening and documentation, assisting providers with procedures and exams, performing hearing and vision screenings, EKGs, and point-of-care testing. The Medical Assistant participates in the care team model, helps maintain a safe and clean patient environment, follows clinical and organizational policies, and may float to other departments as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform screening procedures and documentation in accordance with Cornerstone policies and procedures.
Identify potential patient problems and alert the Nurse or Provider.
Participate in Pre-Visit Planning, care team huddles and communication, and population management activities for the assigned patient panel.
Direct and participate in quality improvement activities within the care team and department.
Refer phone and walk-in triage to a Nurse or Provider.
Follow safe nursing practices and policies for infection control, National Patient Safety Goals, and waived testing, in compliance with Joint Commission and OSHA requirements.
Assist providers with in-office procedures and exams as needed.
Perform hearing and vision screenings on children and adults.
Perform EKGs and point-of-care tests, including Rapid HIV, Rapid HEP C, Rapid Influenza, urine dip (UA, HCG), and finger-stick tests (Hemoglobin, Lead, Glucose, HbA1c, PT/INR).
Float to other departments as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
Make recommendations to supervisors to improve health care for patients.
Follow clinical, administrative, and general policies and procedures in the Cornerstone Policy and Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook.
Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff, and other required meetings.
Maintain confidentiality, including patient confidentiality, financial information, and employee relations.
Perform other duties as assigned.