What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vassar Perinatology Medical Assistant/Secretary - Full Time position at Northwell Health Careers?
Description
Attention Medical Assistants looking for Full time work!
*****$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS*****
Our Vassar Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant preferably with Perinatology and vitals experience. This position is full time M-F 8-4;30PM. This position requires one year as an MA or graduate from an accredited MA program. We offer competitive pay, perks and benefits and a $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS to qualified candidates.
Summary:
- U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital
- Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
Medical Assistant/ Secretary will receive training in Trans Magnetic Stimulation and obtain initial certification and annual recertification in the administration of recurring TMS treatment.
Provides clerical and secretarial support to assure smooth daily department operations. Assures that the patient and examination area is properly prepared.�
Responsibilities:
1. Greets and brings patient back from waiting room to clinical area. Obtains vital signs as required.
2. Registers, updates patient information and bills physician charges to patients' accounts. Verifies demographic and insurance information.
3. Provides clerical and secretarial work associated with patient care to include copying and dictation. Prepares, files and organizes patient charts.
4. Schedules appointments as ordered for patients in the office, for testing, or other physicians.
5. Assures the examination area is clean and stocked.
6. Assures the patient is properly prepared for the scheduled visit to maintain timely patient flow.
7. Conducts in-office testing as directed by the physician. Coordinates testing and outside ancillary services as applicable.
8. Collects, prepares and processes specimens as directed by the physician.
9. Maintains inventory and ensures proper upkeep, cleaning and testing of medical equipment and supplies. Fills out appropriate logs.
10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Maintain Annual BLS Certification
Required: Data entry required. One year medical assistant/secretary experience, or graduate of accredited Medical Assistant training program. Basic medical knowledge and terminology. Skill in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired: Graduate of Medical Assistant training program. Ability to schedule patients and knowledge of telephone switchboard. CPR, CNA, MA or EMT certification.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice PC
Org Unit: 1499
Department: Perinatology
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $18.83 - $31.36 Hourly
Salary : $19 - $31