Medical Assistant - New Windsor Clinical - New Windsor, NY

Medical Assistant Hudson Valley Cardiovascular

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). Location: Hudson Valley Cardiovascular New Windsor, NY Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:00pm

Must Have Experience

Must have experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician.

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

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

Salary Range: $20.26 - $31.36