What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Actalent?
Hiring a Medical Assistant for Goshen, NY
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant to join our team. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for performing vital sign documentation, preparing patients and rooms for exams and procedures, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment. This role involves providing essential patient care assistance to support the doctor's daily activities, such as greeting patients, taking vital signs, and preparing examination rooms.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for examination and procedures.
- Assist physicians with procedures by documenting medical history and case notes.
- Relay instructions from the physician to the patient or authorized person.
- Collect patient data in person and by phone and document patient concerns.
- Message and care provided in the electronic medical record for physician review.
- Complete and accurate message taking, route messages to the appropriate area, order and referral entry, set up cases in EMR system plus basic registration and update demographics.
- Accurately document medical information in the patient records.
- Track and route test results to physician(s)/nurse practitioner(s) for review.
- Communicate test results with patients when deemed appropriate by physician/nurse practitioner.
- Facilitate patient care activities, including scheduling ancillary tests, reinforcing patient education, and performing triage as directed by physician/nurse practitioner.
- Maintain adequate inventory of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies.
- Perform basic computer skills in using electronic health records proficiently while conducting daily documentation and communications involved in patient care.
- Process orders appropriately and accurately.
Essential Skills
- Experience with vital sign documentation.
- Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic health records (EHR).
- Medical assisting skills.
- Blood pressure measurement.
- Phlebotomy.
- 1 years of Medical Assistant experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with ECW (Eclinical Works).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Work Environment
This position operates in a busy urgent care setting with 50-100 patients a day. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility to work until 6 PM if needed. The role offers room to grow within the company and the opportunity for overtime within different specialties.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Goshen,NY.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 13, 2024.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $18 - $21