Senior Medical Assistant-2k Bonus

Northwell Health•Dobbs Ferry, FL

About The Position

This role involves leading and guiding Medical Assistants, administering para-professional nursing care, and assisting in coordinating patient needs. Duties include preparing patients for physicians, recording laboratory tests, and organizing patient clinic charts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Successful completion of Medical Assisting program at an accredited school OR 1-3 years of medical assistant experience, OR 1-3 years of Emergency Medical Technician experience with current NYS DOH EMT certification OR 1-3 years of CNA experience with valid Current Nursing Assistant Certification in New York State, required.
3-5 years of relevant experience, required.

Nice To Haves

Specialized certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

Leads and guides Medical Assistants in the performance of duties.
Provides input for the assessment and evaluation of staff performance.
Participates in orientation and ongoing training of staff.
Assists in prioritizing and assigning work based on workflow fluctuations.
Handles and/or acts as a resource for difficult or complex issues.
Supports management in determining methods and procedures for new tasks.
Acts as a point of contact for vendors.
Performs all functions of a medical assistant.
Stocks patient rooms/department with supplies and equipment as necessary.
Conducts audits of department for supplies and equipment and performs ordering functions.
Collaborates with members of the healthcare team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care.
May record patient history for medical staff review.
Performs measurement and screening procedures according to protocol (e.g., height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, audiometry, vision testing) and records/plots findings on patient chart.
Collects specimens, including drawing blood, and/or assists the physician or nurses in collection of specimens.
Completes requisitions, labels, and routes specimens according to standard procedure.
May perform electrocardiograms in accordance with physician orders.
Assists physicians and nurses with examinations and procedures.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned rooms and cupboards and ensures that par levels of supplies are maintained.
Ensures that all data collected for procedures performed is recorded clearly and accurately on appropriate forms and in medical records.
Performs a variety of other functions such as maintaining medical records, processing insurance forms, preparing financial records, etc.
Performs related duties as required.