Medical Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
· Monitor patient arrival and assist with patient flow and ensure that patients and visitors are greeted promptly and courteously.
· Escort patient to exam room, monitor patient wait times, assist patient in preparing for exam and advises physician when patient is ready. Assist during examination if required or requested.
· Obtain and record patient's chief complaints and information, data and record histories, vital signs, venipuncture, allergies, specimen collection, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration, and documents results in the patients chart within the scope of practice.
· Perform, prep and assist as needed with clinical and technical services such as EKG, phlebotomy, as assigned.
· Prepare medical records and takes heights, weights, vital signs, and records.
· Ascertain that lab and other reports are on records before each patient's appointment.
· Provide interpretation services and clerical support necessary for efficient and effective functioning of the office.
· Maintain examination rooms and medical areas in a clean and orderly fashion.
· Stock examination room with supplies and check supplies from vendors against packing slips as assigned.
· Update pertinent patient information, including medical insurance coverage and eligibility in the appropriate EMR system.
· Retrieves and files medical reports/lab results.
· Knowledge of HIPPA rules in maintaining and ensuring patients/clients health information confidential.
· Travel to other practice locations, as needed.

Position Requirements:
· National Certification as Medical Assistant (strongly preferred)
· BLS Certification with American Heart Association (must be valid/not expired)
· EKG/Phlebotomy experience
· Cardiology experience a plus
· Excellent communication/written skills

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm, 9am - 5pm

Locations: White Plains, Yonkers, Monroe and Hawthorne, NY

Perks of the Role:
- Weekly pay and benefits offered
- 401K options

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.