Medical Assistant Job Listing at WMCHealth in Valhalla, NY (Job ID 3758792-2024-06-21)

Description

Job Summary: A Medical Assistant provides care to patients of all ages, within their scope of

experience and training in the inpatient, clinic, physician office, outpatient and/or other facility settings. They must administer care using good judgment, methods, and skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

Responsibilities:

• Observes, monitors, and records physiological measurements.

• Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols.

• Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures.

• Identifying and providing for physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs.

• Notifying the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions.

• Safeguarding and inventorying equipment and supplies.

• Maintaining a clean and safe environment.

• Following Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.

• Ability to establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations.

• May be required to perform a variety of administrative duties including, but not limited to: answering phones; scheduling appointments; faxing and filing of confidential documents; and basic Internet and email utilization.

• Participate in performance improvement activities, staff trainings, weekly team huddles.

• Maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.

• Respects patients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality.

• Utilizes technology, including specialized software as applicable, to maximize productivity.

• Develops and maintains electronic files as necessary.

• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills; provides customer service; assists other support staff as necessary; collaborates with all levels of internal leadership, management, and staff as well as outside clients, vendors, and other external parties.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing. professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

• Other duties as assigned.