Medical Assistant - Heart and Vascular - 1199 Union

Medical Assistant - Heart And Vascular

Position at Hudson Valley Cardiovascular

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

$2,000 Sign on Bonus (External Hires Only) Title: Medical Assistant - Heart and Vascular - New Windsor-939 Little Britain Road 40 hours per week Monday - Friday shifts between the hours of 7:00am - 5:00pm *** $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES ***

Provides clinical and clerical support to assure smooth daily department operations in assigned medical practice or practices. Assures that the patient and examination area is properly prepared. Vitals, blood, rooming, reliable transportation Summary:

• Performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a licensed health care provider.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care - Collect all outside medical records and test results from referring physician for health care provider review.
• Review patient schedule with health care provider and plan for clinical day.
• Helps to prepare, maintain, retrieve and re-file patient charts.
• Clean exam rooms, ensures proper supplies are available, and demonstrates safe use of equipment related to patient care.
• Maintain infection control measures with all patient contact.
• Comply with standards of Infection Control and Quality Improvement Policies and Procedures
• Promotes a safe and efficient working environment.
• Always adhere to safe equipment and supply handling policies and procedures.
• Immediately reports all incidents, irregularities, unsafe conditions, equipment and/or unusual occurrences to Site Supervisor.
• Escort patient to exam room and perform routine testing within the scope of Certified Medical Assistant Practice.
• Assists practitioners with the completion of patient summaries, medication/allergy reconciliation at every office visit, and history forms.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-appropriate care.
• Consistently responds to patient and family members concerns in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. Directs inquires, complaints or problems to appropriate resource.
• Transfer to the appropriate clinical staff, clinical patient calls, and reviews.

Job Qualifications: Required: High School Diploma or GED. New or experienced graduate of Medical Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant training program, or EMT certification, or 3 years job related experience in a medical office. Basic medical knowledge and terminology. Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.

• Certification: Current Medical Assistant preferred and BLS Certification
• Experience: 1 year physician office experience

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Hudson Valley Cardiovascular

Org Unit: 944

Department: New Windsor Clinical

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $31.36 Hourly