Part Time Medical Assistant - OBGYN - Crystal Run Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group • Middletown, NY

93d • $16 - $27

About The Position

The role of the Associate Medical Assistant is to provide care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices. They coordinate with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care. Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures. Work schedule: 3, 8 hour days (24 hours/week).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of relevant entry level work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with 1+ years of recent experience as a medical assistant.
• Current CPR / BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice and assisting MDs with procedures.
• Performs clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted department standards, policies, and protocols.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient's individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner.
• Directs and/or escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments.
• Performs authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area.
• Seeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessary.
• Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician per policy.
• Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers' guidelines.
• Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled, and appropriate orders have been placed in EPIC.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits within 30 days.
• PTO.
• Paid holidays.
• 401K.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED