Medical Assistant II

Ellis Medicine • Glenville, NY • 1d ago

The Medical Assistant II maintains a well-organized and adequately stocked patient care unit. Assist the nursing staff in meeting patient needs by providing a high level of clerical and technical support. Develops intra-interdepartmental relationships which support nursing maintenance of the patient care environment. Performs specimen collection, including Venipuncture and performs basic level lab testing, obtains patient V.S. and prepares patients to see their provider.

Responsible for providing clerical and technical support to the Healthcare Center Office. Clerical functions include, but are not limited to: reception, registration, scheduling, billing, processing and distribution of mail, and the forwarding of information and reports. Assist in maintaining medical records in a confidential manner. This position must provide customer-friendly, courteous reception to clients and customers at all times. Must be able to work well in a team environment and possess excellent customer service skills with the ability to multitask.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Prior experience working in a hospital environment or physician practice preferred.

Must be a graduate from a Medical Assistant program AND possess a current MA certification or registry.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

The Medical Assistant will coordinate and maintain an orderly distribution of supplies and equipment.

The Medical Assistant will work with other members of the intra/interdepartmental team to provide a smooth patient care environment.

The Medical Assistant will maintain a clean, safe environment for the patient.

The Medical Assistant will provide safe, efficient, and organized care.

Will collect and identify laboratory specimens.

Will perform basic level lab testing and document proper quality control procedures and assist in proficiency testing.

Will perform technical skills for patient care. Skills may include blood glucose monitoring; use of audio scope; Snellen eye testing; obtaining culture; electrocardiogram; CPR and assisting with primary care procedures.

The Medical Assistant conducts office protocols and procedures as described by the Office Manager.

The Medical Assistant participates in the coordination of clerical duties and the objectives of the HealthCare Center.

Will demonstrate self-development and participate in the provision of safety practices for themselves and other members of the healthcare team.

Adheres to the policies and procedures as outlined in the Exposure Control manual regarding standard precautions; bloodborne pathogens; disposal of needles; syringes and sharps; cleanup procedures for blood and body fluids spills; storage, handling and disposal of medical waste.

Adheres to hospital policies and procedures related to mandatory education and annual health assessment.

Performance of electronic medical record (EMR) duties.

Performance of care team duties.

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws , reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.

Salary Range: $ 17.46-25.32 /hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

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