Medical Assistants support providers in specialized wound care by assisting with treatment programs, patient education, and maintaining treatment records. They also participate in minor surgical procedures and function as scribes, ensuring accurate documentation of patient visits and assessments.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a high school graduate or hold a GED, possess an active Medical Assistant license/certification, and have BLS AHA certification. A minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting and strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, are required.
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Job description
Shift
Monday - Friday schedule, no weekends
Location
Cornwall,
NY
Schedule: Permanent Position
Medical Assistant
Pay: $22-$25/hr + Benefits
Location: Cornwall, NY
Schedule
Permanent Position |
Monday -
Friday 8am-4:30pm, no weekends
Role Summary
Our Medical Assistants are the heart and soul behind what we do. Working under the supervision of a provider or registered nurse, specializing in the care of chronic or slowly healing wounds. Assists in the implementation of established treatment programs in the use of wound dressing materials within the scope of practice.
Participates in patient education and demonstrates techniques to patients and caregivers enabling proper care at home. Maintains a daily record of treatments used and progress made, reports to the physician or nurse and assists in minor surgical procedures. Assists as Scribe for providers where applicable.
Key Result Areas
Must function within the state established "Scope of Practice" guidelines for a MA
Supports the center’s ideology, mission, goals and objectives
Performs in accordance with the hospital/center’s policies and procedures
Follows the center’s standards for ethical business conduct
Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
Assigned to provider to transcribe as directed
Thoroughly and accurately recording all elements of patient visit, including but not limited to: wound assessment, lower extremity assessment and procedures
Appropriately applying basic medical terminology and techniques from training
Learning and abiding by HIPAA guidelines
Participates in center committees, meetings, in-services and activities
Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Critical Illness
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
AD&D
Hospital Indemnity Plans
Pet Care Discount Program
Voluntary Accident
Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Buy Up Life Insurance
Participates in data collection activities to support performance improvement
Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards and policy and procedure non-compliance to the safety coordinator or other designated person
Assists with supply and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability
Assist patients to the room observing policies, procedures and safety requirements and according to patient needs
Prepares room according to requirements of patient and procedure to be performed
Assembles and provides properly functioning equipment, supplies and instruments before start of procedure
Assists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient
Education and Technical Skills
High school graduate or GED certification
MA with active license/certification in appropriate state (Diploma or degree from a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program; State Certification preferred but not required)
BLS AHA certification
Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal and telephone communication in American English
Strong technical skills such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
One (1) year in healthcare setting requirement
What We Offer
Monday - Friday schedule, no weekends
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (with employer match) and Flexible Spending Accounts (General Purpose, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care)
Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Buy-Up Life Insurance (for self, spouse & children), Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
Ability to build and maintain respectful professional relationships
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