Part Time Medical Assistant at Cornerstone Family Healthcare

City of Middletown, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Screening Procedures, EKG, Point Of Care Testing, Infection Control, Triage, Bilingual English/Spanish, Patient Documentation, Clinical Assistance, Population Management

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Part Time Medical Assistant to join our Internal Medicine team in Middletown, NY. RATE OF PAY/SALARY: $19.00-$23.00 per hour WORK LOCATION(S): Middletown, NY STATUS: Part-time Schedule: 3 days/week - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays General Purpose: The MA will provide quality patient care in the department within their scope of practice, as directed by the supervising Registered/Practical Nurse. Description of Duties: Under the supervision of a Registered/Practical Nurse: Perform screening procedures and documentation in accordance with Cornerstone policies and procedures. Identify potential patient problems, alert the Nurse or Provider. Participate in Cornerstone’s Care Team Model, including but not limited to: Participate in Pre-Visit Planning (see Pre-Visit Planning Policy). Participate in care team huddles/communication. Assist with population management activities for assigned patient panel. Direct and participate in quality improvement activities within the care team and department. Refer phone and walk-in triage to Nurse or Provider. Strictly adhere to safe nursing practices, including but not limited to Infection Control, National Patient Safety Goals and Waived Testing set forth by CORNERSTONE policy and in compliance with Joint Commission and OSHA. Assist providers with in-office procedures and exams as needed. Perform hearing and vision screenings on children and adults. Responsible for performing the following actions: EKG’s, all POCT included but not limited to: Rapid HIV, Rapid HEP C, Rapid Influenza, Urine Dip (UA, HCG), Finger-stick (Hemoglobin, Lead, Glucose, HbA1c, PT/INR). Strictly adhere to safe practice guidelines, including but not limited to Infection Control, National Patient Safety Goals, and Waived Testing set forth by CORNERSTONE policy and in compliance with Joint Commission and OSHA. Float to other departments, as needed. Maintain a clean and safe environment for the patient. Make recommendations to supervisors for the improvement of health care for all patients. Be familiar with and adhere to all clinical, administrative, and general policies and procedures as outlined in the CORNERSTONE Policy and Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook. Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff and other required meetings. Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of CORNERSTONE including, but not limited to, patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements High School diploma or equivalent Current BLS Certification Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Provide quality patient care and perform clinical screenings, including EKGs and point-of-care testing, under the supervision of a nurse. Assist providers with in-office procedures and participate in the care team model for population management.