Certified Medical Assistant-Full Time
Pulse MD Urgent Care
- Mohegan Lake, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- -Taking and recording a patient’s vitals including height and weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
- -Performing urine dipstick/urinalysis with culture, rapid pregnancy tests, rapid strep/throat culture, rapid flu, pertussis swabs, rapid mono, blood glucose, wound culture, completing a nurse note fully with complete documentation, inputting CPT codes properly, performing DOT/Non-DOT drug screens (urine and breath after proper training and certification) as well as DOT and NON-DOT physicals which include Audiogram, Spirometry, Performing EKG’s, Conducting visual acuity testing. You will be assisting in vaginal/rectal exams, I&D’s, ear irrigations and eye irrigations. You will set up for a nebulizer treatment and be able to assist in an emergency situation.
- -Performing phlebotomy and follow the correct procedure to send out to correct lab.
- -Performing follow up phone calls to patients (callbacks 5 days later) under the direction of the medical provider. You will not give any results over the phone of any kind to a patient.
- -Assisting the front desk staff by answering telephones, greeting patients, and updating medical records.
- -Cleaning the exam rooms between patients, stocking each room and lab during down time, completing daily tasks.
- -Being a supportive team player for all urgent care center co-workers.
- -Reacting calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- -Demonstrating a willingness to adjust responsibilities and patient load to accommodate a fast-paced work environment.
- -Working under supervision of Provider.
- -Executing all orders from Provider.
- -Maintaining excellent customer service.
- -Registering patients, verifying insurance, scheduling patients
- -Collecting copays/deductibles/coinsurances and payment on accounts
- -Answering phone calls and routing them to the appropriate staff member, taking messages
- - Adhere to professional expectations as outlined in the employee handbook.
- -Demonstrate flexibility in relation to work schedule.
- -Participate in department and company-sponsored meetings and events.
- -Expected to work some weekends and holidays.
- -Minimum high school degree or equivalent.
- -Current CPR and First Aid/BLS Certifications.
- -Previous Urgent Care work experience is highly desirable.
- -Phlebotomy and EKG experience is highly desirable.
- -Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- -Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
- -Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, and families.
- -Willingness to take responsibility for actions; act positively upon feedback from others.
- -Able to withstand physical & mental demands: standing, walking, stooping, bending. Requires ability to move equipment and transfer patients. Occasional stress in working with tense patients.
- -Basic computer knowledge.