Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Somers Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine is a physician group with 15 surgeons in 5 locations. Somers Ortho specializes in all aspects of orthopedic care with locations in Carmel, Newburgh, Mount Kisco, Fishkill, New York, and Danbury, Connecticut. The candidate must show an uncompromising commitment to providing the highest quality of patient care by being an integral part of the team. This position requires someone that is highly organized with outstanding communication skills and strong work ethic. Manages and coordinates the physicians daily schedule for new and existing patients.

This position will require travel between Fishkill and Newburgh, NY.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining patient flow while escorting patients to and from exam/procedure rooms
• Coordinating and implementing plans for patient care. May record reason for visit and related patient information for practitioner review (i.e., Past Medical and Social histories)
• Provide a comfortable and safe environment
• Act as a liaison between the physician and patient
• Perform and records: vital signs, height, weight, and conducts a controlled substance pill count
• Collection of specimens, completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens appropriately using two patient identifiers
• Maintain order and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks room’s and ensures supplies are maintained
• Set up and prepare equipment/supplies for procedure use
• Adhere to safety and scientifically accepted infection control practices and standards. Including but not limited to: utilize personal protective equipment, e.g. gloves and maintain proper disposal of hazardous materials
• Assist in coordinating of care to meet patient needs including, facilitating diagnostic testing and the scheduling of future appointments
• Participate in pre-visit chart preparation by ensuring required test results and documentation are available in the medical record for practitioner review
• Ensure the compliance of treatment plans created by the provider
• Perform variety of other clerical functions such as scanning, triage of calls, and ensures efficient flow of patients throughout the office
• Comply with all Health Plus Management policies related to privacy rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Certificated Medical Assistant or a minimum of 6 months experience preferred
• 1+ year(s) of experience working for a healthcare practice or hospital
• Familiar with medical terminology
• Ability to function as an effective team member.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Experience with Microsoft office and Athena EHR application highly preferred.

 

Schedule:

• Monday-Tuesday in the Fishkill Office: 7:45am-4:15pm
• Wednesday-Friday in the Newburgh Office: 7:45am-4:15pm

 

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour