What are the responsibilities and job description for the Float Medical Assistant position at Yale New Haven Health?
At YNHHS, we value our employees who share in the vision of delivering exceptional patient care. Our team members are expected to live by our core values: integrity, patient-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion.
We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team. This role will assist physicians/providers with patient care, rooming patients, and administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and chart management.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient care responsibilities, including identifying yourself to the patient/family and explaining their roles within the care delivery team.
- Perform administrative duties, including sending/receiving patient medical records and abstracting new patient records into EPIC.
- Contribute to maintaining a clean and organized environment, including setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
- Support patient autonomy, confidentiality, and dignity at all times.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient information.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant (CCMA/CMA/AAMA/RMA) is preferred.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a primary care or specialist office.
- Excellent organizational, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual capability.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- CPR certification.
- EMR experience.
