Job title: Medical Assistant
Company: Catholic Health
Job description: Job Description:OverviewCatholic Health Physicians Practices strives to deliver clinically excellent medical care to our patients.We are looking for a Medical Assistant who will provide the highest quality of patient care by being an integral part of the clinical team
Job DetailsDUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares exam rooms for use following protocol including: disinfecting, stocking all rooms, and checking vaccinations and medications availability for the day.
- Preps the patient chart with pre-visit planning by reviewing the next working day’s schedule and identifying gaps in care. The medical assistant is responsible for ensuring and/or obtaining the last mammogram and breast ultrasound, colonoscopy, immunizations and any clinical studies or consults that are required for that office visit
- Escorts patients to exam rooms. Directs patient flow for maximum efficiency.
- Collects and documents patient information, clinical data and other relevant information such as vital signs, height/weight, allergies, active medication list, chief complaint, pain screen and current symptoms.
- Obtains additional data from patient/significant other, EKG/lab/ diagnostic test results and other historical data. Reports findings to provider, recognizing abnormal findings or changes in condition.
- Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.
- Collects, prepares and processes laboratory specimens for on-site and remote-site testing. Tracks and enters results in medical record. Performs quality control for waived testing and log maintenance
Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or 3+years documented medical assistant experience and completion of the CH Medical Assistant Assessment.
- BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc
Salary RangeUSD $23.71 – USD $30.21 /Hr.This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
Expected salary: $30.21 per hour
Location: West Islip, NY
Job date: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 02:13:24 GMT
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