Certified Medical Assistant - Per Diem - Port Jefferson & Syosset, NY - Vivo Infusion

VIVO Infusion, LLC

Infusion Certified Medical Assistant

*Must be able to provide proof of active Medical Assistant and BLS/CPR certification prior to hire.*

Port Jefferson & Syosset, New York

Compensation Range: $21.00-$26.00/hour

Benefits Offered:

• 401K with Match up to 4%

Employment Type & Schedule:

• Per Diem

• Shift Availability: Monday-Saturday

• 8:00am-6:00pm

Reports To: Clinic Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The individual in this role will support our operations by working with patient providers, nurses, and patients by conducting administrative and patient care activities to keep the facility running smoothly. The Medical Assistant is responsible for initial patient greeting and general assisting of medical support in the center. This individual provides safe, effective, and compassionate care that is consistent with the State, Federal and Company guidelines, Company policies and procedures, and within his/her scope of practice.

Primary responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of patient care activities rendering quality patients in accordance with standards of practice.
• Room clinic patients in person or virtually and update patient chart with the required information
• Communicate pertinent patient data to providers and nurses to ensure quality and continuity of patient care
• Oversees and ensures efficient turnover of exam rooms
• Assist provider in the exam room as requested
• Collect, prepare, and submit ordered patient lab specimens as directed.
• Administer injections and vaccines
• Obtain prior authorizations for prescribed treatment's and document
• Triage patient phone calls and messages and document them appropriately
• Orders and manages supplies under the direction of manager
• Clean and stock the exam rooms, with the approved facility disinfectant.
• Assist in obtaining records required for the patient’s chart
• Support front desk staff as needed
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, reporting patient issues as needed throughout the treatment day.
• Follow company policies and CDC guidelines for infection control.

Secondary responsibilities:

• Immediately report any unsafe condition to the Clinic Manager
• Assist with proper handling and storage of hazardous materials.
• Perform all duties in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines and high work volume.
• Participate in emergency evacuation procedures in the event of fire or disaster
• Maintain confidentiality of all company and patient records. Adhere to HIPPA.
• Comply with all Company established policies and procedures at all times.
• Participate in all required meetings including staff, CQI, and educational meetings.
• Request assistance or advice from supervisor as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school graduate or equivalent, required.
• Medical Assistant Certification or Registration, required. Must have active certification or registration prior to the first day of work with Vivo.
• CPR/BLS, required.
• 6 months of clinical experience, required.
• Phlebotomy and lab processing skills preferred.
• Must possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate professionally and effectively with other staff members, patients and physicians.
• Must possess computer skills for electronic recordkeeping.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts (medical equipment and machinery). The employees may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color differentiation, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk and talk, hear and smell.

Requires excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. He/she is frequently required to sit; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.

The employee may be required to use safety equipment, PPE (personal protective equipment) that may include but not be limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.

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• Contact details such as name, address, email address, and phone number.
• Employment history including previous employers and job titles/positions.
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• Nominated references including their name, contact details, employer, and job role.
• Proof of your eligibility to work in the US.
• Desired salary.

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