Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant OpportunityPride Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our client's medical facility in Mount Kisco, NY (10549). This is a 3+ month contract assignment (convertible to permanent based on your work performance). And a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organisation!Specific Duties:Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice, and assisting MDs with proceduresPerforms clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted CareMount Medical and/or individual department standards, policies, and protocolsDemonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient's individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely mannerDirects and/or escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely mannerDemonstrated clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatmentsPerforms authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice areaSeeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessaryPrepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician per CareMount Medical policyInspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers' or CareMount Medical guidelinesProcesses specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled and appropriate orders have been placed in NextGenRequirements:Minimum of 1 year of preferred experienceHigh school graduate or GED equivalentCurrent BLS certification (through an approved American Heart Association Training Centre or theProven good communication and customer service skillsWhat Skills/Attributes Are Nice To Have, And Will Set A Candidate Apart?Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skillsKnowledge of medical terminology requiredThe ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies is requiredGood communication and customer service skills requiredPreferred Education. Experience & SkillsAt least one year of experience as a Medical AssistantAdditional Information:Location: Mount Kisco, NY (10549)Job Type: 3+ months contract to hireSchedule: Shift start & end times: 7:45 am-5:30 pm, Monday-FridayPay Range: $20-$23/hr. on W2Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.Pride-Health offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.Equal Employment Opportunity Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.