Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to become a part of our Vascular team! You will perform routine administrative and clinical assignments to keep the medical facility running smoothly and efficiently.

Job Summary:
Assist physicians, physician assistant, nurse practitioner and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a provider.

Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments; creating, updating and maintaining medical records in electronic medical record system; verifying patient insurance and contacting insurance company for preauthorization; answering phone to address patient questions or concerns. Clinical duties may include preparing treatment room for patient exams, taking vitals, recording patient medical history, and assisting with small procedures.

General Accountabilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients and assist with filling out intake forms, collect insurance information, measure vital signs and document all information in patient’s chart.
• Document and maintain patient charts in electronic medical records ensuring to adhere to HIPAA regulations keeping patient information confidential
• Assist physician, PA, or NP during routine exams and during procedures. Assist with cleaning rooms after procedures and disposing of contaminated materials.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate supplies, informing others if supplies are running low and placing order if necessary.
• Take telephone messages and faxes and providing feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.
• Verify patient insurance monthly and contact insurance company for verification and preauthorization for procedures.
• Draws blood, changes dressings.
• Be willing to work at multiple clinic locations which may include but not limited to areas in New York such as the Bronx, Yonkers, Manhattan.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Certification as a medical assistant
• Minimum Experience: No minimum
• Minimum Certifications and/or Licenses: CPR and first aid certification highly preferred;.
• Minimum Skills: Experience with EMR documenting, MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook.
• Prefer applicant to have a car and active driver’s license.

Skills and Competencies

• Able to speak and write English clearly. Correct grammar, spelling skills, and legible writing.
• Good verbal and written communication skills. Listens and gets clarification when necessary. Able to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skills in answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner. Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette, ability to maintain effective and organized systems.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others. Have the people skills to handle different personalities and situations.
• Demonstrate willing to adapt to change. Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Able to handle frequent change or unexpected events. Be able to prioritize workload while remaining flexible.
• Must work well with constant interruptions, must have effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Maintain professionalism. Maintains composure and reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.
• Able to be part of a highly dynamic team. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and simple wound care tasks.

Skills: Language

• Bilingual-English/Spanish preferred

Physical Demands

• Job may require long periods of standing at times.
• Must be able to assist patients walking to exam rooms and getting onto exam tables.
• Occasionally required to lift moderate weights (25-50 pounds).
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional medical office environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to work at other clinical offices as needed.
• The employee must occasionally assist with lifting and moving patients from exam tables to stretchers.