Certified Medical Assistant - Pride Health

PositionMedical assistant

LocationNew York, NY

Duration 3 months contract with extension possibilities.

Shift: Day shift - 9AM-5:30PM (M-F)

Pay - $21/hr

Job Duties:

1. Enters orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepares prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for the review and approval by the ordering physician.

1. Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies as applicable.

1. Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by hospital and infection control policies.

1. Maintains logging system as required for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, sterilization process, crash cart, point of care testing or others as needed.

1. Checks expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy.

1. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.

1. Assists in the maintenance of medical charts (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).

1. May be required to perform proficient phlebotomy duties.

1. May perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information.

1. May maintain, adjust and confirm patient office schedule.

Skills:

Computer Skills:

MS Office Suite (please check one): 1 (basic) 0 (intermediate) 0 (advanced)

General Skills and Competencies:

1. Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural and language-deficit patients

1. Effective interpersonal and communications skills required

1. Excellent telephone etiquette

1. Proficient in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED with completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course
• Licensing and Certification RequirementsMedical Assistant certificate from an approved school
• BCLS certification – Required Issuing Authority: AHA
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto ,home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Kratika Maharwal

Senior Associate – US Recruitment

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917-781-0429 kratika.maharwal@pride-health.com

420 Lexington Ave, 30th FL. • New York, NY 10170