Medical Assistant - MA

Medical Assistant - MA

Location: Mount Vernon, New York

Pay Rate: $25 - $28 (starting hourly rate is $25 per hour, after 90 days of employment you have the ability to earn up to $28 per hour)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Various days and times

Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision (with company contribution), PTO Paid Time Off, 401k

About DocGo

DocGo is leading the proactive healthcare revolution with an innovative care delivery platform that includes mobile health services, population health, remote patient monitoring, and ambulance services. DocGo disrupts the traditional four-wall healthcare system by providing high quality, highly affordable care to patients where and when they need it. DocGo's proprietary, AI-powered technology, logistics network, and dedicated field staff of over 5,000 certified health professionals elevate the quality of patient care and drive efficiencies for municipalities, hospital networks, and health insurance providers. With Mobile Health, DocGo empowers the full promise and potential of telehealth by facilitating healthcare treatment, in tandem with a remote physician, in the comfort of a patient's home or workplace. Together with DocGo's integrated Ambulnz medical transport services, DocGo is bridging the gap between physical and virtual care.

Position Overview

• You will be providing DocGo services in New York City by monitoring and providing directed treatment common to complex injuries and illnesses.
• Each day, you will drive to patients' homes to provide patient care.
• While at a patient's home, engage in guided assessments and provide treatment under the supervision of an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for patients facing barriers to accessing the traditional healthcare system
• Throughout the treatment process, maintain patient medical records and documentation consistent with state regulations, DocGo standards, and policy through our EMR system
• You will be practicing under direction with synchronous telemedicine support

Responsibilities

• Act as a conduit for the medical treatment of the Health Plan Partnerships patient population
• Navigate conversations related to management of health, well-being, medication management, and goals of care
• Provide supervised, directed treatment of common medical diagnoses
• Participate in continuing education as required by the state where you reside and the DocGo training team
• Adhere to clinical and safety standards, protocols, and performance metrics
• Provide care with cultural sensitivity and compassion
• Lead your practice with a patient-centered approach
• Other related duties as deemed necessary

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following certifications: MA, CMA, CCMA, or RMA (Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or Registered Medical Assistant)
• Valid Driver's License in state of residency with 2+ years of driving experience, and an acceptable driving record
• Must have minimum 2 years of recent in-person experience as a MA, CMA, CCMA, or RMA in an Urgent Care, Primary Care, or related setting
• Phlebotomy experience
• Active and current American Heart Association BLS
• Ability to lift & carry 30-40lbs in a backpack style equipment bag
• Clinical work experience with pediatrics, preferred
• Fluent bilingual English/Spanish, preferred

EEO/AAP Statement: DocGo is an equal opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. DocGo is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.