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Position at Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

Attention Healthcare College Students looking for an Internship at Nuvance Health!!

MUST be pursuing a healthcare career with an appropriate major. Preference given for Spanish speaking candidates. Must have reliable transportation as this role will cover multiple locations in the region. Location is Southern Tier ) Wilton, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport

This is an excellent opportunity to gain clinical experience as a Medical Assistant. Please only those pursuing education and training in healthcare.

Summary: The Nuvance Health Medical Practices Intern program is offered to college students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Based on the requirements for the Medical Assistant or, eligible hires will be provided an intensive orientation with progressive ongoing training while having the opportunity to work in a Healthcare setting. In order to provide study while being paid, scheduling expectations are availability in summer and on winter vacations. They will be responsible to support patient care initiatives within their scope of practice and training.

Responsibilities:

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.

1. Greets and brings patient back from waiting room to clinical area. Performs all necessary intake activities and documents appropriate information including vital signs, current medications and allergies, verifies EMR reflects current PCP, appropriate referring provider, and preferred pharmacy, etc.

2. Transcribes and updates patient information in the patient record. Transcribes demographic, medication history, social and medical history as reported by the patient from the intake form.

3. Provides clerical and secretarial work associated with patient care. Prepares and organizes patient charts for assigned providers. Completes other 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 provider. 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 provider. Completes process by assuring specimen results are logged in the accession book and are reconciled in the patients record.

9. Maintains inventory and ensures proper upkeep, cleaning and testing of medical equipment and supplies. Fills out appropriate logs.

10. Coaches and educates colleagues in office regarding procedures and techniques as new members join the group.

11. Performs pathology and other audits as assigned by supervisor.

12. Demonstrates and maintains practice-based competencies for in-office surgical procedures if applicable. This includes procedure setup, patient prepping with sterile technique, patient recovery and room turnover under RN direction.

13. Interacts with patients and colleagues in accordance with Western Connecticut Medical Group service excellence standards.

14. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required: High School Diploma or GED. Basic medical knowledge and terminology. Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs. Desired: CPR certification preferred. Bi-lingual preferred.

Medical Assistant and/or experienced Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some 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 CT

Org Unit: 596

Department: Float Team

Exempt: No

PRN Rate: $24.36 Hourly