Medical Assistant - Outpatient Psych - Part time - Days at Mohawk Valley Health System

City of Utica, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

23.99

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Computer Knowledge, Data Collection, Medical Procedures Assistance, Point of Care Testing, Inventory Management, Patient Reception, Appointment Scheduling, Medical Records Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary The Medical Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care in an office setting. Records, facilitates and assists with patient examination and treatment. Assists and/or covers absences within the office as assigned. This may include but is not limited to patient reception, answering telephones, registration, scheduling of appointments and obtaining medical records. Also supports the provider as assigned. Core Job Responsibilities Observes, collects, records, and reports selected data related to patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental and self-care ability. Prepares patient for examination. Assists provider with medical procedures. Prepares treatment rooms for patient examination. Performs Point of Care Testing as appropriate Maintains established inventory levels of medical supplies. Responds appropriately to patient’s issues and notifies the office manager. Performs other duties as assigned. Education/Experience Requirements REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Concentration needed to assimilate information from many different sources. Basic computer knowledge. Licensure/Certification Requirements EQUIRED: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or direct patient care experience BLS certification within 6 weeks. Disclaimer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. Job Details Req Id 96248 Department MG - SPEC - OUTPATIENT PSYCH Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 8.00 FTE 0.5 Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR Employee Status A5 - Regular Part-Time (975 hours per year or more) Union Non-Union Pay Range $17 - $23.99 Per Hour

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care, assists with examinations and treatments, and supports the provider as assigned. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, assisting with medical procedures, and maintaining inventory levels of medical supplies.