Certified Medical Assistant

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Certified Medical Assistant

Full Time 30 New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $27.00 Hourly

About Us: New York Plastic Surgical Group (NYPS Group) is the largest and longest-running private and academic plastic surgery practice in the United States. With more than 20 board-certified plastic surgeons practicing across 10+ affiliated offices, ambulatory surgery centers, and over 20 hospitals, NYPS Group provides expert, comprehensive, and compassionate care. Founded in 1948, NYPS Group, a division of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, is one of the nation’s most well-established plastic surgery practices, offering patients the collective expertise of specialty-trained surgeons dedicated to achieving exceptional outcomes.

Job Summary: Certified Medical Assistant Provide high-quality patient care by assisting physicians and registered nurses in a clinical setting. Support clinical operations, patient flow, and practice efficiency while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a medical assistant.
• Experience in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Familiarity with cosmetic and reconstructive surgery procedures preferred.
• Bilingual skills are preferred.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule and work across multiple satellite locations as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare examination rooms according to the day’s physician schedule.
• Take patient history, perform clinical triage, and provide concise reports to physicians.
• Assist with examinations and minor procedures.
• Review pre-operative instructions and ensure patient understanding.
• Care for post-operative patients (suture removal, dressing changes, casts) and answer patient questions.
• Administer or prepare medications and treatments per surgeon protocols.
• Obtain photographic consent and take pre- and post-operative images, including Vectra 3-D.
• Triage patient phone calls, address questions, and manage emergency communications per physician preferences.
• Follow up on pathology and laboratory results and ensure proper documentation in EMR.
• Prepare and log specimens accurately.

Clinical Operations

• Ensure EMR documentation is complete and compliant with practice guidelines.
• Maintain clinical supplies, check expiration dates, rotate inventory, and inform nursing staff of ordering needs.
• Sterilize and organize equipment and prep rooms; ensure rooms are fully stocked.
• Participate in clinical research projects under the direction of the Clinical Trials Department.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA, and AAAASF standards.
• Review physician schedules to maximize efficiency and coordinate workflow improvements with the Director of Nursing and Office Charge Nurse.

Communication & Professionalism

• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Interact respectfully and utilize a solution-based approach for problem-solving.
• Share knowledge gained from continuing education with co-workers.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new staff.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives (PQRS, MIPS, Meaningful Use, and other regulatory programs).

Patient Safety & Compliance

• Follow all LIPSG policies regarding patient safety and infection control.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions or procedures.
• Promote patient involvement in care and encourage questions.
• Maintain regulatory requirements and standards of care.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Full range of body motion required, including lifting patients and objects up to 30 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, and exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and other clinic-related hazards.
• Must work under stressful conditions and potentially irregular hours.

Access to PHI

• Extensive access to Protected Health Information (PHI) for clinical and administrative duties.
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality and security of all patients and NYPSG information.

Education/Certification Requirement:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or a more advanced healthcare training program.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) though American Heart Association (AHA)required.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Voluntary Benefits: Options include Aflac (short-term disability, hospital, accident, and cancer coverage), long-term disability, life insurance, and pet insurance.
• Paid Time Off:19 PTO days per year, in addition to 8 paid holidays.
• Retirement Benefits:401(k) plan with a discretionary company match.
• Cosmetic & Med Spa Perks: Employee discounts on services and products at Deep Blue Med Spa.
• Additional discounts through PLUM and Work Advantage programs.

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