Medical Assistant - Health Alliance of Hudson Valley : Job Details

Job Details:

Job Summary:

A Medical Assistant provides care to patients of all ages, within their scope of experience and training in the inpatient, clinic, physician's office, outpatient and/or other facility settings. They must administer care using good judgment, methods, and skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

Responsibilities:

* Observes, monitors, and records physiological measurements.

* Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols.

* Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures.

* Identifying and providing for physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs.

* Notifying the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions.

* Safeguarding and inventorying equipment and supplies.

* Maintaining a clean and safe environment.

* Following Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.

* The ability to establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations.

* May be required to perform a variety of administrative duties including, but not limited to: answering phones; scheduling appointments; faxing and filing of confidential documents; and basic Internet and email utilization.

* Participate in performance improvement activities, staff training, weekly team huddles.

* Maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.

* Respects patients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality.

* Utilizes technology, including specialized software as applicable, to maximize productivity.

* Develops and maintains electronic files as necessary.

* Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills; provides customer service; assists other support staff as necessary; collaborates with all levels of internal leadership, management, and staff as well as outside clients, vendors, and other external parties.

* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year of medical assistant experience preferred.

Education:

Graduate degree from an accredited medical assistant program preferred.

Licenses / Certifications:

N/A

Other:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

* Health Insurance

* Dental

* Vision

* Retirement Savings Plan

* Flexible Savings Account

* Paid Time Off

* Holidays

* Tuition Reimbursement