Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Opportunity

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our client's medical facility in Mount Kisco, NY (10549). 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 CareMount 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 authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area
• Seeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessary
• Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician per CareMount Medical policy
• Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers' or CareMount Medical guidelines
• Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled and appropriate orders have been placed in NextGen

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of preferred experience
• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Current BLS certification (through an approved American Heart Association Training Centre or the
• Proven good communication and customer service skills

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
• At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant

Additional Information

• Location: Mount Kisco, NY (10549)
• Job Type: 3+ months contract to hire
• Schedule: Shift start & end times: 7:45 am-5:30 pm, Monday-Friday
• Pay Range: $20-$23/hr. on W2

Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.