Medical Assistant

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our client's medical facility in New Paltz, NY (12561) 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 procedures
• Performs clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted Medical and/or individual department standards, policies, and protocols
• Demonstrates 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 manner
• Directs and/or escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely manner
• Demonstrated clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments
• Performs authorised procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests, EKGs, POC) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area
• Seeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professionals, and/or nurse when necessary
• Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician
• Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers' instructions.
• Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labelled and appropriate orders have been placed in NextGen

Requirements :

• Minimum of 1 year of preferred experience
• Previous Family Medicine or Primary Care experience.
• Medical Assistant Certification from any National Board
• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Current BLS certification (through an approved American Heart Association Training Centre or the
• Experience with phlebotomy, EKGs, POCT, urinalysis, and other back-office procedures.

What skills/attributes are nice to have, and will set a candidate apart?

• Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• The ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies is required
• Good communication and customer service skills required
• Preferred Education. Experience & Skills
• At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant

Additional Information:

• Location: New Paltz, NY (12561)
• Job Type: 3+ months contract-to-hire
• Schedule: 5 days (Mon-Fri)
• Shifts: 8 AM - 5 PM
• Pay Range: $20-$22/hr. on W2
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*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials
For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates 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, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are 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.

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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.

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