What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Float position at Yale New Haven Health?
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Responsible for assisting physicians/providers with patient care, rooming patients, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the practice services. Conveys a positive image of the practice.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- Identifies self to patient/family and explains to patient/family the roles of each member of the care delivery team.
- Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into EPIC.
- Sets up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
- Maintains patient autonomy, confidentiality and dignity.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited medical assistant certificate program.* Certification/Registration (CCMA/CMA/AAMA/RMA) preferred. *Employees employed by YNHHS as a result of a merger or acquisition may meet educational requirements with the applicable combination of education and experience and demonstration of current competences.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 1 year private practice medical assistant experience preferred in a primary care or specialist office.
LICENSURE
Medical Assisting Certification preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Application Question(s):
- 1. Have you graduated from an accredited medical Assistant Program?
2. Are you interested in similar opportunities within the same region?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Salary : $27,900 - $35,300
