Medical Assistant - Midtown - Tandym

A New York City-based healthcare network is looking to add a new, Certified Medical Assistant (MA) for a promising opportunity at one of their facilities in Manhattan. In this role, the Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for providing clinical and clerical support to the Physicians and patients of the facility.

About the Opportunity

• Start Date: ASAP
• Setting: Clinic
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 8am to 5pm-6pm

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant (MA) will:

• Warmly greet and engage in friendly conversation with patients and guests; answer phones, direct calls, and take messages
• Monitor patient flow in waiting room and assess patients' and guests' needs as they wait
• Check-in patients and prepare and process appropriate forms
• Check-out patients at the end of the visit, verifying that patients have all required documentation prior to leaving the medical facility
• Assist the Care teams with campaigns/initiatives, such as the Influenza program and the health outcome survey and closing gaps in care
• Collect cash from patients for charges and co-payments and provides patient receipts
• Complete all necessary forms in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure that all pertinent equipment is sterilized according to schedule based on the purpose for and use of the equipment
• Restock exam/treatment rooms and medical supply inventory on a daily basis
• Perform a variety of patient care functions based on age-specific needs
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant (MA)
• High School Diploma / GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant (MA) program
• Medical Assistant (MA) certification
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills

• 3+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant (MA)
• Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree
• EKG and Phlebotomy certifications
• EPIC experience