Medical Assistant at Emergency One Urgent Care

City of Kingston, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

EMR Data Entry, Vital Signs, Specimen Handling, Point Of Care Testing, Phlebotomy, Patient Observation, Universal Precaution Protocol, Medical Documentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Emergency One is looking to hire Full-Time Medical Assistants, no experience required. We offer training to those who are serious about a career in healthcare and would like the opportunity to learn new skills. Consider joining a well established privately held Urgent Care practice providing quality healthcare services to the communities we serve. You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team of healthcare professionals who enjoy working together. Requirements The Medical Assistant will perform skills, per established standards and policies of Emergency One Urgent Care and Occupational Health Center, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, LPN, Radiologic Technologist, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant and/or Physician. Essential Functions: Obtains and inputs data into EMR; the patient's chief complaint, symptoms, length of symptoms, where the injury occurred, medication, PFSH, medical history, ROS, Allergies, etc. Obtains vital signs on admission in accordance with present illness and/or accident. Recognizes and communicates pertinent observations to medical provider in a timely fashion. Assists with and/or performs skills for which she/he has been prepared for. Obtains, handles and labels all specimens appropriately. Maintains EMR to accurately reflect observations, interventions, treatments, procedures and patient's response to same. Checks each patient room for supplies. Obtains pertinent data in regards to physical exams and checks to see that all criteria are met and documented correctly. Has knowledge of blood borne pathogens and adheres to universal precaution protocol. Perform point of care testing (strep, mono, U/A, HCG, flu, Covid) accurately. Relays and receives necessary information to and from involved associations (i.e. lab, radiology, hospital). Performs phlebotomy to obtain labs and prepares specimens for lab. Experience: Medical Assistant experience is not required. Some healthcare experience is a plus. Education: Medical Assistant Certification is not required. A High School Diploma is required. Job Type: Full Time, 12-hour shifts and 8-hour shifts, includes weekends. Pay: $18-$20 per hour

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant is responsible for obtaining patient data, vital signs, and performing point-of-care testing. They also handle specimen collection, phlebotomy, and maintain accurate electronic medical records under clinical supervision.