What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at VIP StarNetwork LLC?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
VIP Star Network is revolutionizing how the various industries offer healthcare benefits and increasing healthcare access. Increasing satisfaction and creating a more productive team will ultimately increase the health, wellness, and well-being of our clients.
We invite you to be part of our dynamic team as a part-time Medical Assistant with a thorough knowledge of healthcare, who possesses team-building enthusiasm and contributes to the focus on early success indicators. In this role, you will assist in the care of patients by successfully completing assigned tasks while providing safe and compassionate care in a challenging environment.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Check in patients, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients
- Check-out patients, assist with referral processing and arrange laboratory services
- Perform point-of-care (rapid COVID-19 anti Specimen Collection under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history
- Set up for specimen collection and vaccinations stations
- Ensure exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient and prepared for next patient
- Clean and sterilize designated equipment after use
- Assist Registered Nurse with medical treatments, procedures, and exams within scope of practice
- Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate health and safety topics
- A firm understanding of medical practices, administrative process, and organizational policies
- Knowledge of patient care, medical terminology, and examination practices
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and basic typing skills)
- Knowledge of Dendi, NYSIIS and/or CIR
- Must be able to:
- Work through interruptions, prioritize and handle stressful situations
- Manage sensitive and conditional information and situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
- Meticulous and highly organized with exceptional time management skills
- Attention to detail with commitment to accuracy and efficiency
- Interact and treat all persons with fairness, respect, and sensitivity to cultural/social difference
REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CREDENTIALS
- High school diploma or GED required; completion of a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), and/ or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- Prior related medical office experience preferred
- Previous COVID-19 specimen collection experience preferred
- Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing and walking throughout the shift
- Frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.
- Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps