Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantLocation: New Rochelle, New YorkWork Shift: DayWork Days: MON-FRIScheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PMScheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURSHourly Rate: $28.49Job Summary The Medical Assistant performs a variety of clinical and clerical services for the practices that comprise the Taxter Road location. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for monitoring patient's vital signs, patient intake and output, and recording patient history. Performs related work as required. Enters the patient room with the physician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation utilizing electronic medical record applications.Essential FunctionsTake and record patients height, weight, health history and vital signs including blood pressure and blood drawing (venipuncture) and EKGs.Assist physician with physical exams and medical procedures by positioning patient and checking vital signs during procedures. Performs all appropriate clerical work in connection with the preparation of billing source documents, insurance forms, diagnostic testing order forms.Sterilize instruments and equipment using autoclave.Prepares medical records and documentation/chart for physician(s).Enters the patient room with the physician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation utilizing electronic medical record applications.Ensures medical record compliance by self-documentation attestation.Updates patient history, physical exam, and other pertinent health information in the patient chart.Prepares and sends all documentation for physician review and approval via authentication of detailed data entry and specialty specific procedures.Complies with medical facility policies, including those related to HIPAA.Order and maintain supplies and prepare examination rooms.Maintain logbooks, abnormal results laboratory, and pathology specimens.Assist in clerical procedures such as scheduling appointments, answering phone calls and recording messages and completing forms, medical records and requests for lab tests and x-rays.Performs routine tests such as urinalysis, blood sugar, hematocrit.Provide patient education for wellness.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsHigh School/GED Required1-3 years PreferredAnnual Assessment - OHS RequiredFit Test - OHS RequiredCompletion with certification of a Medical Assistant training program. RequiredExperience in and completion of an externship during study for Medical Assistant certification. RequiredMedical Scribe or Specialty certification RequiredEPIC, Infection Control, HIPAA, OSHA, Additional as Required by Position RequiredMontefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.