City/State: Monroe, New York Grant Funded: No Department: MEAC - Areas 3 And 4 And Central Auth Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 9 AM-5 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: Hours Vary Hourly Rate: $26.00 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the Montefiore Difference who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. Job Summary The Medical Assistant performs a variety of clinical and clerical services for the practices that comprise MEAC. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for monitoring patient's vital signs, patient intake and output, and recording patient history. Performs related work as required. Enters the patient room with the physician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation utilizing electronic medical record applications. This positions requires cross-coverage of several offices within Rockland and Orange Counties. Essential Functions Take and record patients height, weight, health history and vital signs including blood pressure and blood drawing (venipuncture) and EKGs. Assist physician with physical exams and medical procedures by positioning patient and checking vital signs during procedures. Performs all appropriate clerical work in connection with the preparation of billing source documents, insurance forms, diagnostic testing order forms. Sterilize instruments and equipment using autoclave. Prepares medical records and documentation/chart for physician(s). Enters the patient room with the physician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation utilizing electronic medical record applications. Ensures medical record compliance by self-documentation attestation. Updates patient history, physical exam, and other pertinent health information in the patient chart. Prepares and sends all documentation for physician review and approval via authentication of detailed data entry and specialty specific procedures. Complies with medical facility policies, including those related to HIPAA. Order and maintain supplies and prepare examination rooms. Maintain logbooks, abnormal results laboratory, and pathology specimens. Assist in clerical procedures such as scheduling appointments, answering phone calls and recording messages and completing forms, medical records and requests for lab tests and x-rays. Performs routine tests such as urinalysis, blood sugar, hematocrit. Provide patient education for wellness. Other duties as assigned. Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Healthcare professionals can advance their careers at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care. Our highly knowledgeable, interdisciplinary team is looking for new partners to bring an unparalleled healthcare experience to Westchester and Manhattan. Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care - Westchester 555 Taxter Road Elmsford, NY 10523 Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care - Manhattan West 385 Ninth Avenue at 30 Manhattan West Plaza New York, NY 10001 Airmont 327 Route 59 Airmont, NY 10952 Monroe 785 Route 17M ShopRite Plaza Monroe, NY 10950 New Windsor 219 Blooming Grove Turnpike, New Windsor, NY 12553 Dobbs Ferry 128 Ashford Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 MECOS 3 Centerock Road, West Nyack, NY 10994
