• Medical Assistant- Part Time

    Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley (Poughkeepsie, NY)


    JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant

     

    DEPARTMENT: Internal Medicine

     

    STATUS: Part-Time Non-Exempt (Hourly)

     

    REPORTS TO: Administrative Supervisor

     

    SHIFT/CORE HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

     

    This position requires direct patient communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The Medical Assistant works closely with Physicians, Nursing Staff, and Clerical Staff. The Medical Assistant provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high-quality, efficient care. The Medical Assistant exhibits initiative, is compatible and supportive, and displays team cohesiveness.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Assists physicians with patient office visits, which include rooming patients, interviewing patients, recording vital signs including pulse rate, blood pressure, height, and weight, and entering information in the patient's electronic medical record.

    + Prepares and reviews patient chart at least 72 hours prior to patient’s appointment. Reviews charts for completeness, ensuring all required information is included; notes any deficiencies and utilizes all resources internal as well as external.

    + Organizes exam rooms, including general cleaning, upkeep, and re-stocking of supplies.

    + Performs administrative tasks, including form completions, prescription refills, referrals, and patient educational material.

    + Scans all pertinent information into the electronic health record system.

    + Demonstrates appropriate hand washing technique to ensure proper infection control and follows universal precautions.

    + Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.

    + Demonstrates appropriate use of Red Bag Waste.

    + Other duties as assigned

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    + Certification as a Medical Assistant is desired

    + Previous experience as a Medical Assistant

    + Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

    QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

    + Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, co-workers, vendors, and the public.

    + Must possess critical thinking skills, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

    + Ability to travel to any of the Premier Medical Group locations.

     

    Premier Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer