Scarsdale, NY, 10583, USA
8 days ago
Medical Assistant
Hiring a Medical Assistant for a Cardiology Practice Job Description Monitor patient arrival and assist with patient flow, ensuring that patients and visitors are greeted promptly and courteously. Escort patients to exam rooms, monitor patient wait times, assist patients in preparing for exams, and advise physicians when patients are ready. Assist during examinations if required or requested. Obtain and record patients' chief complaints, information, data, and histories. Record vital signs, perform venipuncture, collect specimens, measure temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration, and document results in patients' charts within the scope of practice. Prepare medical records, take heights, weights, and vital signs, and record them. Ensure lab and other reports are o records before each patient's appointment. Provide interpretation services and clerical support necessary for the efficient and effective functioning of the office. Maintain examination rooms and medical areas in a clean and orderly fashion. Stock examination rooms with supplies and check supplies from vendors against packing slips as assigned. Update pertinent patient information, including medical insurance coverage and eligibility in the appropriate EMR system. Retrieve and file medical reports/lab results. Maintain and ensure patients' health information confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA rules. SCHEDULE: Work hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 am – 05:00 pm. (No weekends) + This is an ON site role + experience working with a very prestigious Health System. Strong company to gain experience and a lot of recognition because of working here + Location: Scarsdale + THIS IS A CARDIOLOGY UNIT- Ideally some exposure to this would be desired. + This is a CONTRACT TO HIRE ( long term opportunity) Responsibilities + Monitor patient arrival and assist with patient flow. + Greet patients and visitors promptly and courteously. + Escort patients to exam rooms and monitor wait times. + Assist patients in preparing for exams and advise physicians when patients are ready. + Assist during examinations if required or requested. + Obtain and record patients' chief complaints, information, data, and histories. + Record vital signs, perform venipuncture, collect specimens, measure temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration, and document results in patients' charts. + Prepare medical records and take heights, weights, and vital signs. + Ensure lab and other reports are on records before each patient's appointment. + Provide interpretation services and clerical support. + Maintain examination rooms and medical areas in a clean and orderly fashion. + Stock examination rooms with supplies and check supplies from vendors against packing slips. + Update patient information, including medical insurance coverage and eligibility in the EMR system. + Retrieve and file medical reports/lab results. + Ensure patients' health information confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA rules. Essential Skills + Proficiency in recording vitals and using EMR systems. + Experience in medical assisting and patient care. + Knowledge of HIPAA rules. + 1+ yrs of healthcare experience. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with Epic EMR system. ( a must) + Scheduling appointments. + Clerical support skills. Work Environment The role is based in a busy outpatient office handling 50-100 patients a day. Once converted to permanent: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), 401K & Retirement Planning, Tuition Reimbursement, Employer-Paid Life and AD&D, Employer-Paid Short Term Disability, Employer-Paid Long Term Disability, Employee Discounts, Fringe Benefits, and more! Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Scarsdale,NY. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 27, 2024. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 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