Job description

Language Requirement:

• Bilingual Fluency - English/Spanish

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program from an approved school or equivalent training and experience; preferred 2 years of Medical Assistant experience without the certificate program.
• Certified as Medical Assistant preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• None, however 1-2 years preferred

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite

General Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural and language-deficit patients
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills required
• Excellent telephone etiquette
• Proficient in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines
• Knowledge of electronic medical record or billing systems preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to adapt to a growing and changing environment

Other:

• Proof of COVID 19 Vaccination
• BLS Certification (AHA)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides clinical office support to physicians/surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care
• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking, transferring, dressing, collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing, preparing for exam, etc
• Assists physicians with various procedures, takes vital signs, relays instructions to patients and or families; answers calls and provides pertinent information
• Provides instruction and demonstration to patients of proper use and application of durable medical equipment
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc
• Completes forms and requisitions as needed, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately
• These responsibilities may be carried out using the electronic medical record (EMR) system or manually as necessary
• Enters orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepares prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for the review and approval by the ordering physician
• Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies as applicable
• Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by hospital and infection control policies
• Checks expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infections body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and other hazardous substances
• Assists in the maintenance of medical charts (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms)
• May be required to perform proficient phlebotomy duties
• May perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information
• May maintain, adjust and confirm patient office schedule
• May check and verify & update insurance information utilizing internal or web sources
• May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary
• May perform scribe duties
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Outpatient

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Yonkers, NY 10701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person

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