What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Receptionist position at Yorktown Adult and Pediatric Medicine?
Summary of Medical Assistant:
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/ Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician, the Medical Assistant performs delegated functions as a member of the patient care team to provide a variety of multi-skilled services. These activities contribute to meeting the health care, safety and comfort needs of patients, and are performed in accordance with all existing regulatory, state and company standards, policies and procedures.
Skills and Abilities of Medical Assistant:
- Competency in basic medical assisting skills. Including, rooming patients, assisting provider with exams, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and surgeries. Performance of Vital signs, EKG, Urinalysis with proper documentation.
- 1 Year of Medical office experience preferred.
- Must possess effective communication skills.
- Strong working knowledge of medical terminology.
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Diploma from an accredited medical assistant program and/or Medical Assistant Certification required (CMA, RMA ).
- Strong computer skills including solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- Experience with medical software preferred.
- Positive, customer-focused approach, with a commitment to providing excellent patient care.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Responsibilities of Medical Assistant:
- Update and maintain all digital client records and assist in transitioning hard copy records to digital format
- Record patient information such as vital signs, weight, and changes in medical history prior to each appointment
- Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments
- Work in the front office taking care of tasks such as answering phone calls and greeting patients as they enter the facility if needed
- Assist the nurse and office manager in maintaining the medical inventory and placing orders for new materials as needed
Additional Considerations:
If commuting from a long distance, please be sure to have reliable transportation. Winter months can be difficult to drive due to bad weather.
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.86 - $22.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $22