Job description

Job description

JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant

STATUS: Non-exempt

SUPERVISE PEOPLE: No

REPORTS TO: Practice Manager/Team Lead

CLINICAL/NON-CLINICAL: Clinical

DEPARTMENT: Center

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Following our safety guidelines, working within our company best practice standards and living our company values and culture, the medical assistant performs a variety of clinical duties under the direction of a physician or physician extender to provide clinical support to our physicians, along with performing patient care administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care; being responsible for and ensuring overall satisfaction of the patient experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Obtain vital signs, height, weight and document information into our EMR.
2. Perform phlebotomy, complete appropriate laboratory forms and/or entry ordered laboratory services into the computer. Accurately labels specimen with patient data.
3. Retrieve laboratory and ancillary test results from the computer, email or fax reports.
4. Perform EKG and audio-visual testing and conduct tests (Urinalysis, Rapid Strep/Flu, Glucose (finger), mono, splinting/strapping, etc.).
5. Assist on procedures including the setup and processing of equipment.
6. Scribe for the physician, as needed.
7. Discharge patients from room with instructions.
8. Perform vitals, specimen collections, health assessments and follow-up for Occ Health patients/customers. 9. Ensure patient flow is speedy and organized. 10. Inventory supplies, replenish supplies when received. 11. Follow opening, daily, down-time and closing procedures as per the MA Training Manual.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

1. Strong knowledge of all job-related functions. 2. Strong customer/patient relationship skills to provide an exceptional level of patient care. 3. Highly organized and enthusiastic. 4. Team player who strives to help other team members succeed and equally comfortable working independently. 5. Always proactive and takes initiative; always has a positive outlook on life.
6. Able to adapt to different physician’s styles and needs. 7. Willingness to work cross-functionally when needed and offer help without being asked.
8. Must be reliable, friendly, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
9. Professional appearance; Spanish speaking a plus.

COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, possesses excellent client interaction skills and able to multi-task.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma/GED Certification or college degree.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistants program licensed by NYS Department of Education.

LICENSES:

• Licenses as required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Direct patient care experience, 2 years’ experience preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Normal climatic variations.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOL USE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT:

Medical facility equipment.

ESSENTIAL TOOLS:

Computers, tablets, medical supplies, medical equipment, needles, pens, pencils, lab equipment, etc.

PHYSICAL ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, heavier lifting of up to 20 lbs. infrequently.

OTHER PHYSICAL ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Good or corrected vision for computer & tablet work, good or corrected hearing for telephone work.

BODY POSITION AND MOVEMENT DEMANDS:

ACTIVITY WEIGHT FREQUENCY SITTING 20%
STANDING 40%
WALKING/CARRYING Carry tablet & medical equipment 1 - 10 lbs. 40%
KNEELING Occasionally CROUCHING/STOOPING Occasionally
SQUATTING Occasionally
CRAWLING N/A TWISTING Occasionally
REACHING To retrieve medical supplies Frequently PUSHING/PULLING Medical equipment 5-10 lbs. Occasionally
CLIMBING N/A COMBINATION OF ACTIVITIES Occasionally

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

ModernMD maintains a strong policy of equal opportunity in employment. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Medical specialties:

• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Private practice

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11237: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: One location

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