Medical Assistant at Emergency One Urgent Care

Town of Hyde Park, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Input, Vital Signs, Patient History Taking, Specimen Handling, EMR Maintenance, Universal Precaution, Point Of Care Testing, Phlebotomy, Clinical Skills Performance

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 will perform various clinical skills under supervision, including obtaining and inputting comprehensive patient data into the EMR, such as chief complaints, symptoms, and medical history. Essential functions also involve obtaining vital signs, recognizing and communicating pertinent observations to providers, handling and labeling specimens, and performing point-of-care testing.