Medical Assistant-PD - Catholic Health
West Islip, NY 11795
About the Job
Catholic Health Physicians Practices strives to deliver clinically excellent medical care to our patients.
We are looking for a Medical Assistant who will provide the highest quality of patient care by being an integral part of the clinical team.
Job Details:DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepares exam rooms for use following protocol including: disinfecting, stocking all rooms, and checking vaccinations and medications availability for the day.
• Preps the patient chart with pre-visit planning by reviewing the next working day’s schedule and identifying gaps in care. The medical assistant is responsible for ensuring and/or obtaining the last mammogram and breast ultrasound, colonoscopy, immunizations and any clinical studies or consults that are required for that office visit
• Escorts patients to exam rooms. Directs patient flow for maximum efficiency.
• Collects and documents patient information, clinical data and other relevant information such as vital signs, height/weight, allergies, active medication list, chief complaint, pain screen and current symptoms.
• Obtains additional data from patient/significant other, EKG/lab/ diagnostic test results and other historical data. Reports findings to provider, recognizing abnormal findings or changes in condition.
• Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.
• Collects, prepares and processes laboratory specimens for on-site and remote-site testing. Tracks and enters results in medical record. Performs quality control for waived testing and log maintenance
Qualifications:
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or 3+years documented medical assistant experience and completion of the CH Medical Assistant Assessment.
• BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc
Posted Salary Range:USD $24.75 - USD $30.00 /Hr.