Medical Assistant
1 day ago
Forest Hills
Job Description Pride Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our client’s medical facility in Forest Hills, NY (11375). This is a 3+ month contract assignment (convertible to permanent based on your work performance). and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organisation! Specific Duties: · Obtains vital signs, weights, and hearing and vision testing when needed, and all other tests within the scope of the practice. · Assist with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas. Assists in escorting patients and specimens throughout the facility. · Performs laboratory test procedures within established criteria. · Adheres to safety and scientifically accepted infection control practices and standards · Stocks exam room/treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms. Notify the Office Manager when supplies are low. · Ensures exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patient. Assists with light housekeeping duties which include spills. · Cleans and sterilizes designated equipment after use. · Assists patients and communicate with Physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed. • Receptionist · Demonstrate excellent customer service in welcoming and assisting patients and visitors. · Check patients in and out · Obtain patient co-payments. · Schedule appointments · Maintain heavy call volume. · Complete various patient, insurance or organizations forms effectively and efficiently. · Verify and scan patient insurance information · Generate referrals as needed · Knowledge of EMR – EPIC preferred , Word Processing software and other specialized software for healthcare industry · Ability to function as an effective team member. Works well alongside physicians, nurses and other ancillary staff · Demonstrates courtesy to the patient at all times, incorporating C-I-CARE into all patient interactions · Ability to communicate effectively · Performs other duties as assigned. · Work with integrity, uphold the company’s mission, values, and maintain confidentiality in all situations. Requirements: • Minimum of 1 year of preferred experience, • Phlebotomy and paediatrics experience, • High school graduate or GED equivalent, • Current BLS certification (through an approved American Heart Association Training Centre or the, • Proven good communication and customer service skills What skills/attributes are nice to have, and will set a candidate apart? • Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skills, • Knowledge of medical terminology required, • The ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies is required, • Good communication and customer service skills required, • Preferred Education. Experience & Skills, • At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant Additional Information: • Location: Forest Hills, NY 11375, • Job Type: 3+ months contract to hire, • Schedule: Shift start & end times:, • Monday- Tuesday 8:15a-6:30p, • Wednesday- 8:15a-7p, • Thursday-Friday 8:15 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., • Saturday-Sunday 8a-2p, • Pay Range: $20-$23/hr. on W2 #PHCUHGClinical $250 *Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials. Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation. Company DescriptionPride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation. Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.\r\n\r\nEqual Employment Opportunity\r\nPride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\r\n\r\nFair Chance Employment\r\nPride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.\r\n\r\nAccommodations\r\nWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.\r\n\r\nOnly applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.\r\n\r\nOnly applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.