Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant
Department: Ortho
Location: Orthopedic Associates - Ridgeway Ave
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Schedule: M - F 8AM - 4:30PM
Sign-On Bonus: $0

SUMMARY:

As a Medical Assistant, you are a non-licensed health care provider who, under the direction and supervision of a licensed health care provider, delivers direct and indirect patient care. You play an integral role in maintaining patient well-being, and contribute to the success of patients, physicians and licensed health care providers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient Care & Physician Assistance - Room patients in a timely fashion, complete patient work-up, obtain vital signs, assist physicians with procedures; manage physician orders and complete appropriate forms/requests; report issues to a licensed staff member when necessary.

• Maintenance - Ensure treatment rooms are stocked as needed; update and maintain patients’ e-record.

• Compliance - Adhere to required department and system protocols, HIPAA regulations and local, state and federal requirements.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• None.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree preferred.

• Experience in pre-hospital care activities or acute/critical care experience preferred.

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

PAY RANGE: $17.65 - $19.30