Medical Assistant

Company: Northwell Health - GoHealth Urgent Care
Location: Yorktown Heights
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

Job Requirements:Education: - - - -Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred.1+ years of Medical Assistant experience under a licensed healthcare supervisor within the last 3 years preferred.CPOE must be obtained within 2 weeks of hire if Medical Assistant Certification is not obtained upon hire.High school diploma or equivalent required -Work Experience: - - - -Medical Assistant experience preferred for Graduate of a Medical Assistant ProgramOR2+ years of Medical Assistant experience within the last 3 years under a licensed healthcare supervisor in lieu of a Medical Assistant program preferredKnowledge of medical terminology strongly preferredRequired Licenses/Certifications:**BLS Certification is required at time of hire**One of the following certifications is required (or must obtain within 15 months of hire):ARMA- American Registry of Medical AssistantsCCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Healthcareer Association)CMA- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistant)RMA- Registered Medical Assistant (verified through AMT, American Medical Technologists or AAH, American Allied Health)NCMA- National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing)NRCMA - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals)Or the following certifications are excepted at the time of hire: - - - -Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or LPN or RNEMT - Emergency Medical Technician (verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)CNA - Certified Nursing AssistantComputerize Provider Order Entry (CPOE) certification for order entry is required within two weeks of start date and must be kept active in lieu of MA certification within the first 15 months of hire.Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: - - - -Knowledge of medical office management systems and proceduresExcellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize workSocial perceptiveness and service-orientedExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational and planning skillsProficiency in MS Office and patient management softwareEssential Functions: - - - -Conduct patient registration, which includes securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for assigned center.Coordinate provider referrals to assigned Specialist.Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status.Inform technical staff of patient flow.Prepare patients for examination, which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirm purpose of visit;Perform preliminary physical test (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to provider as needed.Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to provider.Responsible for stocking supplies and maintenance of exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have medical supplies needed.Responsible for completing order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly check expiration dates on supplies.Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.Answer phone calls, collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondenceEnsure reception is well maintainedConduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up.Perform opening and closing duties, which includes cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.Other patient care responsibilities as defined in the Medical Assistant Guideline document.All other duties as assigned. -Note: - This job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position. - You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties. - Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time. - - - -#INDCSAll qualified persons are granted an equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, medical condition, family care leave status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status. The company will comply with all fair employment laws in each of the jurisdictions where we conduct business.For applicants in California, please review our California Consumer Privacy Statement About GoHealth Urgent CareGoHealth Urgent Care has outstanding career opportunities in Atlanta, the Bay Area, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Northwest Arkansas, Oklahoma City, Portland/Vancouver, Texas and Virginia. And all of these positions have one thing in common: flexibility to practice and support urgent care medicine the way it was meant to be, without the stress and bureaucracy of hierarchical organizations. With reasonable work hours that don't emotionally exhaust or burn them out, our team can balance and prioritize their professional and personal lives. Remote positions are also available.

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