Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant OpportunityPride 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 proceduresPerforms clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted Medical and/or individual department standards, policies, and protocolsDemonstrates 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 mannerDirects and/or escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely mannerDemonstrated clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatmentsPerforms authorised procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests, EKGs, POC) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice areaSeeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professionals, and/or nurse when necessaryPrepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physicianInspects, 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 NextGenRequirements:Minimum of 1 year of preferred experiencePrevious Family Medicine or Primary Care experience.Medical Assistant Certification from any National BoardHigh school graduate or GED equivalentCurrent BLS certification (through an approved American Heart Association Training Centre or theExperience 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 skillsKnowledge of medical terminology requiredThe ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies is requiredGood communication and customer service skills requiredPreferred Education. Experience & SkillsAt least one year of experience as a Medical AssistantAdditional Information:Location: New Paltz, NY (12561)Job Type: 3+ months contract-to-hireSchedule: 5 days (Mon-Fri)Shifts: 8 AM – 5 PMPay Range: $20-$22/hr. on W2Equal Employment OpportunityPrideGlobal 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.Fair Chance EmploymentPrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Pride Global