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Medical Assistant

Axelon

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$18–$22 Per Hour
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Billing Records, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Assistance, Medical Billing, Medical Products, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Medical Waste, Medications, Multicultural, Order Processing, Patient Assessment, Patient Charts, Patient Education, Phlebotomy, Quality Assurance Methodology, Radiography, Refrigeration, Safety/Work Safety, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimen Collection, Sterilization, Systems Maintenance, Telephone Skills
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
2 days ago

Summary:

  • Pay Rate: $18 - $22 per hour
  • Shift Hours: M-Th 8-4p, Fri 12-8p

Responsibilities:

  • Perform venipuncture and/or EKGs.
  • Organize patient flow and check schedules.
  • Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist as needed.
  • Collect and process specimens and point of care testing.
  • Assist physicians with various procedures and take vital signs.
  • Relay instructions to patients and families, answer calls, and provide pertinent information.
  • Send and receive patient medical records, obtain lab/x-ray reports, and manage charts.
  • Enter orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
  • Inventory, order, or re-stock medical supplies.
  • Set up examination room and instruments per sterilization techniques.
  • Maintain logging systems for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, and other processes.
  • Check expiration dates on medications and medical supplies and dispose of them appropriately.
  • Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
  • Comply with personal protective equipment requirements.
  • Assist in maintaining medical charts, scheduling surgeries/procedures, and verifying times with patients.
  • Perform proficient phlebotomy duties as required.
  • Perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients.
  • Verify and update insurance information and perform pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED with completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course.
  • Medical Assistant certificate from an approved school.
  • BLS certification – Required Issuing Authority: AHA.

Preferred Skills:

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

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