Medical Assistant

Northwell Health • Poughkeepsie, NY • 1h ago

Description

Attention Medical Assistants interest in working within our recognized oncology team. We are growing and seeking a compassionate MA to work at our Poughkeepsie-Dyson Center at 45 Reade Place. This is a very busy practice, compassion, patience and the ability to multi-task is important. High School diploma/GED with 1-year Medical Assistant experience, or new graduate of Medical Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant training program, or EMT certification, or 3 years job related experience in a medical office. Must have reliable transportation.

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.

When you join our growing, multi-specialty medical practice, you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building, socialization and work-life balance.

We offer a range of outpatient practices, including primary care, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, OB/GYN, bariatric, surgical, cardiology and infectious diseases. Join the Nuvance Health medical practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion.

Summary:

Provides clinical and clerical support to assure smooth daily department operations in assigned medical practice or practices. Assures that the patient and examination area is properly prepared.

Responsibilities:

Greets and escorts patient back from waiting room to clinical area. Ensure proper patient identification in accordance with standard operating procedure. Performs all necessary clinical intake activities and documents appropriate information as assigned. 2. Transcribes and updates patient information in the patient record. Transcribes demographic, medication history, social and medical history as reported by the patient. 3. Provides clerical and secretarial work associated with patient care. Prepares and organizes patient charts for assigned providers. Assist in the completion of paperwork such as disability paperwork and scanning of other pertinent patient information as appropriate. 4. Performs and stays current with EMR Orders Reconciliation process as assigned. 5. Assures the examination area is clean after each patient use and stocked. Performs environmental rounds on a weekly/monthly basis as assigned. 6. Assures the patient is properly prepared for the scheduled visit to maintain timely patient flow. This includes assisting patients into gowns, having clinical paperwork, any needed supplies, and educational materials immediately available for the provider use. 7. Conducts in-office testing as directed by the clinician. Coordinates testing and outside ancillary services as applicable. Reviews instructions for upcoming procedures and tests as applicable. 8. Collects, prepares, and processes specimens as directed by the clinician. Completes process by assuring specimen results are logged in the accession book and are reconciled in the patients record. 9. Contacts the patient to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relays clinicians instructions. 10. Maintains inventory and ensures proper upkeep, cleaning and testing of medical equipment and supplies. Fills out appropriate logs. 11. Ability to communicate and document electronic messages effectively. 12. Assist in the training of new staff. 13. Demonstrates and maintains practice-based competencies for in-office clinical procedures if applicable. 14. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 15. Maintains and Model the Organizationï¿½s values. 16. Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance. 17. Performs other duties as required in accordance with their scope of practice.

Education Skills Experience:

Required: High School diploma/GED with 1-year Medical Assistant experience, or new graduate of Medical Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant training program, or EMT certification, or 3 years job related experience in a medical office.

Other Information:

Basic medical knowledge and terminology. Data entry required. Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs. Minimum Experience: one year. BLS Certification is required within 30 days. Ability to travel between practices as needed.

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice PC

Org Unit: 1237

Department: Med Oncology Physicians

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $18.83 - $34.50 Hourly

With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!

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