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Medical Assistant

Axelon

New York, NY

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

Pay Rate: $18-$22 per hour

Summary:

  • Shift Timings: M-F 8A-4P

Responsibilities:

  • Perform venipuncture and/or EKGs, check schedules, and organize patient flow.
  • Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with walking, transferring, and dressing.
  • Collect and process specimens, conduct point of care testing, and prepare patients for exams.
  • Assist physicians with procedures, take vital signs, and relay instructions to patients and families.
  • Handle clerical duties including sending/receiving medical records and managing charts.
  • Enter orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepare prescription refill requests.
  • Inventory, order, or restock medical supplies as needed.
  • Set up examination rooms and instruments in accordance with sterilization techniques.
  • Maintain logging systems for medication refrigeration, point of care testing, and sterilization processes.
  • Check expiration dates on medications and medical supplies, disposing of them appropriately.
  • Ensure a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
  • Assist in maintaining medical charts and may schedule surgeries/procedures.
  • Perform proficient phlebotomy duties if required.
  • Schedule appointments and update patient demographic and insurance information.

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:

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and general computer skills.
  • Effective communication with multicultural and language-deficit patients.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent telephone etiquette.
  • Proficiency in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines.
  • Knowledge of electronic medical record or billing systems preferred.
  • Adaptability to a growing and changing environment.

About the Company

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Axelon