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Medical Assistant

Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

City/State: Kingston, NY

Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

Department: Family Medicine-Kingston

Union: No

Position: Full Time

Hours: mon-fri 830a-5p

Shift: Day

Req #: 39935

Posted Date: Sep 04, 2024

Hiring Range: $20.58- $25.88

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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

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