Medical Assistant
About The Position
To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. Healthcare professionals can advance their careers at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care. Our highly knowledgeable, interdisciplinary team is looking for new partners to bring an unparalleled healthcare experience to Westchester and Manhattan. Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care - Westchester 555 Taxter Road Elmsford, NY 10523 Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care - Manhattan West 385 Ninth Avenue at 30 Manhattan West Plaza New York, NY 10001 Airmont 327 Route 59 Airmont, NY 10952 Monroe 785 Route 17M ShopRite Plaza Monroe, NY 10950 New Windsor 219 Blooming Grove Turnpike, New Windsor, NY 12553 Dobbs Ferry 128 Ashford Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 MECOS 3 Centerock Road, West Nyack, NY 10994
Responsibilities
- Take and record patients height, weight, health history and vital signs including blood pressure and blood drawing (venipuncture) and EKGs.
- Assist physician with physical exams and medical procedures by positioning patient and checking vital signs during procedures.
- Performs all appropriate clerical work in connection with the preparation of billing source documents, insurance forms, diagnostic testing order forms.
- Sterilize instruments and equipment using autoclave.
- Prepares medical records and documentation/chart for physician(s).
- Enters the patient room with the physician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation utilizing electronic medical record applications.
- Ensures medical record compliance by self-documentation attestation.
- Updates patient history, physical exam, and other pertinent health information in the patient chart.
- Prepares and sends all documentation for physician review and approval via authentication of detailed data entry and specialty specific procedures.
- Complies with medical facility policies, including those related to HIPAA.
- Order and maintain supplies and prepare examination rooms.
- Maintain logbooks, abnormal results laboratory, and pathology specimens.
- Assist in clerical procedures such as scheduling appointments, answering phone calls and recording messages and completing forms, medical records and requests for lab tests and x-rays.
- Performs routine tests such as urinalysis, blood sugar, hematocrit.
- Provide patient education for wellness.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
