Nuvance Health
Medical Assistant - Heart Center's Poughkeepsie Clinical - Poughkeepsie, NY
Nuvance Health, Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Overview
Medical Assistant
- Heart Center's Poughkeepsie Clinical - Poughkeepsie, NY. Full Time / 40 hours per week. Variable 8-hour shifts between 7:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday.
Sign-on bonus:
$2,000 for externals only.
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY. Department: Heart Center's Poughkeepsie Clinical.
Responsibilities
Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information.
Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; verifying patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities that vary according to state law; checking vital signs; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; prescription verifications with physician’s orders; laboratory procedures including OSHA guidelines; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid.
Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).
Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma/GED. New or experienced medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office, Certified Nursing Assistant or EMT.
Minimum of one year experience with Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injections.
Compensation Salary Range: $20.26 - $30.44 per hour (based on experience).
EOE, including disability/vets.
Additional information Reasonable accommodations available for qualified applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to complete this form or participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources.
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- Heart Center's Poughkeepsie Clinical - Poughkeepsie, NY. Full Time / 40 hours per week. Variable 8-hour shifts between 7:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday.
Sign-on bonus:
$2,000 for externals only.
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY. Department: Heart Center's Poughkeepsie Clinical.
Responsibilities
Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information.
Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; verifying patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities that vary according to state law; checking vital signs; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; prescription verifications with physician’s orders; laboratory procedures including OSHA guidelines; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid.
Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).
Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma/GED. New or experienced medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office, Certified Nursing Assistant or EMT.
Minimum of one year experience with Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injections.
Compensation Salary Range: $20.26 - $30.44 per hour (based on experience).
EOE, including disability/vets.
Additional information Reasonable accommodations available for qualified applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to complete this form or participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources.
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