What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Hometown Health Centers?
Join Our Team at Hometown Health!
Position: Medical Assistant
Pay Range: $18.00-27.00
Location: Schenectady, New York
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant (MA) to join our team on a full-time basis, working collaboratively within the patient care team to support all patient care needs.
About US:
Hometown Health Centers helps people live healthier lives by improving health outcomes and health equity through quality primary care and preventative services. Hometown Health is committed to offering high-quality, patient care.
Why Join Hometown Health?
- Generous paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Floating Holiday and paid holidays)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Student Loan forgiveness
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employer-paid Life and AD& D insurance
- Employer–paid Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Other Employee perks
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assures correct sterilization procedures for instruments and equipment in accordance with protocols and prepares exam rooms for patient care, including stocking and restocking equipment.
- Greets and escorts the patient to the exam room. Ascertains and documents the reason for the visit, reviews plan from prior visit, and obtains required vital signs in order to properly prepare the patient.
- Documents necessary information accurately in the electronic medical record and on appropriate forms
- Collaborates with the care team by reviewing patient schedules the day before to assess patient needs; gathering recent tests, hospital, and immunization records, and participating in daily team huddle to ensure comprehensive care.
- Procures and processes lab specimens as needed and performs control testing on CLIA tests.
Salary : $18 - $27