Medical Assistant FGP Delray Beach Florida

Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Assistant (FGP) - Palm Beach County, Florida (Delray). The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians and/or Advanced Care Practitioners and nurses in providing patient care. This role is responsible for validating patient identifiers, preparing patients and rooms for examination, measuring and recording vital signs, drawing blood, and collecting other lab samples. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for administrative tasks, such as, scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, and performing data entry. Job Responsibilities Escorts patients to exam rooms Cleans and stocks exam rooms Measures and records patient vital signs Obtains and processes blood samples as per NYULH policy Supports quality initiatives by following FGP guidelines for collecting and documenting information in the EMR Promotes a positive patient experience Communicates effectively with providers and administrative staff, and escalates issues Answers phone calls Reviews and responds to inbasket messages Follows up on Rx refill requests Assists physician with patient intake & transcribing visit into EPIC Performs other duties as needed Clinical & Administrative Responsibilities Completes necessary intake which includes obtaining patient vital signs and other tests within defined scope of practice as needed. Follows guidelines for validating patient medical record when accessing and updating information, including patient name and date of birth. Assists with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas. Assists in escorting patients and specimens throughout the facility. Ensures exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned per infection control standards after each patient. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYU Langone Health