Medical Assistant

Location: 425 W 59th St, New York, United States, 10019

Start Date: 06/17/2024

Hours Per Week: 37.50

Est. End Date: 08/10/2024

Hours Per Day: 7.50

Shift: Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM/9AM-5PM

CMA is required. Must be attached with the resume or it will be rejected.

Duties:

• Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks
• Assures that the delivery of patient care is consistent with the philosophy of Beth Israel Medical Group
• Performs EKGs as ordered by the physician
• Performs lab testing as ordered by the physician
• Performs PFT as ordered by the physician
• Performs audiometry as ordered by the physician
• Admits patient to the exam room and takes vital signs, medical history, medication history and allergy history. Height and weight as indicated
• Performs quality controls
• Adheres to laboratory procedures as required by CLIA regulations
• Ensures that the patient referrals are completed and forwarded appropriately
• Documents appropriately any treatment
• Documents any telephone contact with the patient
• Documents in the lab accession log and outside medical testing log as per established procedure
• Documents completed daily checks, i.e.: oxygen, emergency box, etc. as assigned
• Adheres to universal precautions and OSHA Regulations
• Maintains examination rooms and medical areas in a clean and orderly fashion
• Stocks examination room with supplies
• Checks supplies from vendors against packing slips as assigned
• Puts supplies away as assigned
• Maintains professionalism at all times
• Ensures that patients and visitors are greeted promptly and courteously
• Registers and transacts patients promptly and accurately using current computer system
• Updates pertinent patient information, including medical insurance coverage and eligibility
• Ensures that all patients' names appear on daily ledger sheets
• Schedules patient appointments
• Retrieves and files medical reports/lab results
• Maintains the patient waiting room and front desk area
• Processes HMO referrals as requested by Physician, Practice Management, and patients
• Communicates to Physician all patient emergencies
• Answers telephones with name and Beth Israel Medical Group office location
• Takes messages to ensure follow-up on all calls
• Files and maintains file units
• Balances ledger sheets and accounts for all monies received
• Has accountability for all aspects of the cash box and the contents within. Notifies Office Administrator or Reimbursement/Front Office Coordinator when change is needed

Communication/Relationships:

• Demonstrates a professional, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, staff, families and significant others
• Displays courtesy, tact and patience with all members of the hospital staff and extended community
• Ensures that all patients and visitors receive personalized prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity and respect
• Provides instructions to the patient upon discharge as per instructed by the physicians and signs the superbill as per discharge procedure
• Notifies patients of test results via telephone following review and instruction by the physician. Documents same

Skills:

• Able to adapt to a growing and changing environment

Experiences and/or Skills Required or Desired:

• Certification as a Medical Assistant or two (2) years relevant work experience preferred
• Excellent phone manners, flexibility, knowledge of computer data entry and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle diversified responsibility in fast-paced environment

Education:

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)

Licenses/Certifications Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• BLS certification
• Certification as a Medical Assistant from an approved school or two years of experience working as a medical assistant

Languages:

• English (Speak, Read, Write)

Minimum Degree Required:

• Completed High School (Diploma or GED)

Department: RHEUMATOLOGY