What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Center for Disability Services?
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The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support.
For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.
We are searching for a Medical Assistant to join our agency. This role is responsible for patient intake, vital signs, care coordination, referrals, specimen collection, diagnostic testing, follow-up outreach, exam room preparation, and supporting quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation Range
$21.00 - $25.00
Benefits
Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.
The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support.
For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.
We are searching for a Medical Assistant to join our agency. This role is responsible for patient intake, vital signs, care coordination, referrals, specimen collection, diagnostic testing, follow-up outreach, exam room preparation, and supporting quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Take and document vital signs, smoking status, and immunization status
- Perform pre-visit planning and care management tasks
- Coordinate patient flow and prepare patients for procedures
- Conduct basic diagnostic testing (finger sticks, urine dipsticks, etc.)
- Collect and process specimens
- Track overdue labs and imaging and escalate abnormal results
- Manage referrals and obtain discharge summaries
- Contact patients for follow-up care
- Educate patients and caregivers on health management
- Maintain medical supplies and equipment
- Clean and prepare exam rooms
- Review provider schedules and support quality improvement efforts
- A diploma from an accredited medical assistant program or a two-year medical assistant associate degree required.
- At least one year of job-related experience, specifically in a medical setting
- Must be at least 18 years old to apply for this position and able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Compensation Range
$21.00 - $25.00
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Early Access to Pay with RAIN
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)