Job Summary:
A Medical Assistant is an individual who functions in a support role under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse in providing direct patient care and related activities as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Patient care:
- Collects and documents patient history, vital signs, and other relevant information and reports any abnormalities promptly. Assists providers with examination, diagnostic procedures, and treatment.
- Performs diagnostic procedures such as EKG, pulse oximetry reading, growth parameters, hearing/vision tests and others as required and within the scope of practice of a medical assistant in NYS.
- Documents are appropriate and accurate within the medical records.
- Assists in organizing patient flow to ensure quality patient care and effective time management.
- Reinforces the patient and/or family education regarding health promotion and maintenance.
- Inform the registered professional nurse of any issues or problems that hinder the delivery of quality care.
- Maintains a safe, clean, and patient oriented environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity.
- Respects each patient's unique individual needs, beliefs, and diversity and incorporates these in the delivery of care
- Performs functions to assist in meeting operational needs:
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and organize workflow.
- Able to perform duties with minimal need for direct supervision.
- Participate in the care and storage of equipment in assignment.
- Assists in the ordering and storage of supplies.
- Maintains the exam rooms, storage areas, medication rooms, and utility rooms a clean and organized.
- Disinfects and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and reusable supplies.
Demonstrates a compassionate and caring attitude in dealing with patients and families.
Demonstrates knowledge of center and department policies, procedures, and guidelines.
5 Always protects patients' privacy and confidentiality.
Complies with applicable policies and procedures and supports the Compliance Program.
Contributes to organizational operations by performing other duties as may be required.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
- Current Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
- On the job training at previous employer required or on the job training provided by Refuah at the time of hire.
- Knowledge of the health care field and medical specialty in practice.
- Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
- Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with patients and other employees.
- Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English in a clear and concise manner.
- Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform a variety of tasks and skills in assignment.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.