Medical Assistant (MA)

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing, P.C.•Syracuse, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) to work full-time on the day shift in the Medical Department at the Onondaga County Justice Center in Syracuse, NY. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks such as medical records request, administrative reports, Continuity of Care (COC) release, and other medical duties.

Requirements

Completed an approved Medical Assistant program
Clerical experience
Ability to type
Experience in phlebotomy
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multi-tasking
Good grasp of patient assessment skills
Effective communication skills & pleasant telephone manner
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Working knowledge of office equipment and medical equipment
Working knowledge of medical terminology
Minimum of 2 years medical assistant or medical office administrative support
Strong computer skills (including Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Strong organizations skills and attention to detail
Ability to work with confidential matters and information

Responsibilities

Performing the initial intake screening on new receptions
Taking vital signs and completing all appropriate intake forms per written protocol
Preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas for the facility
Phoning verification of medications and medical information
Obtaining lab specimens as ordered by the physician (to include Venipunctures)
Performing various treatments ordered by a Physician
Maintaining medication records
Administering tuberculin skin testing on new intakes and on annual follow-ups due on all inmates/patients
Typing of various reports, letters and memoranda
Answering telephone and process calls
Maintaining filing system and confidentiality of information at all times
Following universal precautions at all times
Maintaining pleasant working attitude
Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated