Days

Wood County Hospital•City of Utica, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

In accordance with the mission of Wood Health Company, the Medical Assistant (MA) will provide clinical and administrative support in a medical office setting, under the direction of the physician and office manager/coordinator. The Medical Assistant is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization.

Requirements

Certified MA or Registered MA
BLS within 90 days

Responsibilities

Provide patient care as appropriate within your scope of practice by assessing and triaging patients, assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications and injections, executing venipunctures and responding to emergencies.
Perform diagnostic testing and specimen collection.
Maintain accurate documentation by recording patient care and communications as well as managing records, prescriptions, and authorizations.
Coordinate patient care by communicating with appropriate care partners to support treatment, scheduling, and return-to-work planning.
Maintain exam rooms and equipment, manage supplies, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to staff training and quality improvement.
Prepare, prevent, protect and respond to support our culture of safety.
Works hours per week in accordance with offer letter or per attributes of position at transfer request. May be expected to work longer hours as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.