Rooming Medical Assistant

Description

We are looking for a Medical Assistant to join our primary care healthcare team! If you have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for patient care, we encourage you to apply!

Job Title: Rooming Medical Assistant  

Reports To: Site Manager

Supervises: N/A

Location: On site - 31 Sherman St Jamestown NY

Travel Required: <10%

Position Type: Full-time 38-40 hours/week, Non-Exempt 

Pay scale: $16.50 - $20.50 per hour

SUMMARY:

The Rooming Medical Assistant will assist providers with patient care by using current standards for preventative measures and working within the scope of practice to obtain necessary medical data for patient visits.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain vital signs and perform medication reconciliation during rooming process in a timely and professional manner
• Assist providers in performing various medical procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
• Create orders using Disease Management and Health Maintenance as an age-based tool to assist with incentive measures
• Work in messaging and document tanks to return patient calls with knowledge of provider scheduling
• Maintain a clean environment set forth by OSHA guidelines
• Uphold strict HIPAA standards when speaking to patients and faxing patient information
• Maintain current HIPAA training an annual basis
• Participate in team meetings to maintain processes and stay alert to pertinent changes
• Report patient related needs to provider
• May assist in other departments as needed
• Any additional duties as assigned by management

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• At least six months experience in related field preferred
• Medent experience preferred
• CPR Certification required
• High School Diploma or GED required

PREFERRED SKILLS: 

• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Basic computer and math skills
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements and working environment are typical of most medical office settings. Employees are frequently required to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, balance, hear, talk, reach, and use their hands. Employees may occasionally be required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb (stepstool) and stretch. Physical effort requires some lifting usually not in excess of 25 pounds. The office work environment is indoors and free from dust, smoke, moisture, and excessive noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 

If you meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application today. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our Company Values:

We strongly believe in the value of family and strive to provide work / life balance for all of our employees. While our departments vary, the importance of each does not, which is why we all follow the same values across our company --Dependable -- Patient Centered -- Initiative -- Team Player  -- Adaptable

What We Offer:

· Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance. 

· Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance 

· 401k with employer match and investment advisor services

· Generous time off -- vacation, personal, and sick time. 

· 8 Paid Holidays 

· An Appealing Work-Life Balance - no nights or weekends