Medical Assistant (MA)

Company: The Execu - Search Group
Location: Yorktown Heights
Posted on: January 11, 2022

Job Description:

A healthcare center in Westchester County is looking to fill an immediate need with the addition of a new-- -certified Medical Assistant (MA). Responsibilities: The Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for: Welcoming-- -patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries Preparing-- -patients for their appointment by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room Verifying-- -patient information by interviewing patients,-- -reviewing and/or recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Supporting-- -patient care delivery by: helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; and telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies Educating-- -patients by providing medication and instructions; answering questions, as needed Completing-- -records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results Keeping inventory of supplies Keeping-- -equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; and, performing preventive maintenance Maintaining-- -patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential Performing-- -other duties, as needed Qualifications: 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: Previous experience as a Medical Assistant (MA) Working knowledge of NextGen

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