Medical Assistant

Job description

Batash Endoscopic Weight Loss is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our team. Batash Endoscopic Weight Loss is a leading provider of non-surgical weight loss procedures and has locations in New York and in Miami. Weight loss is all we do and we excel at being on the cutting edge in this rapidly growing field.

Responsibilities

As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the facility. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.

• Provide technical support to the Physician during weight loss procedures;
• Sterilize equipment according to established procedures and guidelines;
• Maintain exam rooms between patients;
• Measure and record patients' manual vital signs;
• IV Insertion & Phlebotomy;
• Update, scan and upload medical records;
• Assist during medical examinations;
• Communicate necessary patient testing and examinations as directed by the Physician;
• Respond to all incoming patient inquiries and calls

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ability to follow and apply the practice's existing clinical and administrative guidelines and procedures (no exceptions);
• Ability to adequately train in handling endoscopic devices and competently provide technical assistance to the physician during procedures;
• Ability to rotate among different tasks in the medical office and procedure room;
• Certificate of Medical Assistant training or equivalent is a plus;
• Heartsaver Certification from American Heart Association and/or BCLS is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Relevant Medical specialties:

• Bariatrics
• Gastroenterology
• Internal Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating shift
• Weekends as needed