Medical Assistant

Unique Family Medicine, P.C

Job Title: CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Job Location: Brooklyn, New York

Status:

Full Time: Monday 9:00 – 6:00 PM, Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 PM;

Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 PM

Medical Specialty: Family Medicine (PCP)

More information about this job:

Overview:

How have you impacted someone’s life today? At Unique Family Medicine, P.C our team members are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care and coaching each and every day. Through the comprehensive care we provide, we are confident that you will be able to apply your skills while building your career. Unique Family Medicine has achieved NCQA Recognition as a “Patient Centered Medical Home” from 2019.

Responsibilities:

•The primary role of the CMA is to provide clinical care under the supervision of the physician(s) and practice manager for the patients of the practice.

•We take pride in providing excellent customer service. To help promote high levels of service, all team members greet patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner. At each patient encounter, team members respond promptly to patients’ needs and listen with empathy both in person and on the telephone. The CMA monitors the flow in the waiting and exam areas to minimize delays.

•Proactively reviews chart (either paper or EMR) in advance of patient intake. Completes all authorized patient chart documentation in an accurate, legible and timely manner.

•Proactively initiates phone calls to ensure patients are provided with all necessary information. Informs patients of test results according to guidelines of the practice and care or follow up instructions. All information relayed to patients are clearly and accurately documented in the patient’s chart, signed and dated. Responds to calls as per office protocol and HIPAA guidelines.

•Responsible for the preparation of the examination rooms. Accurately and promptly sets up examination rooms, materials and equipment. Proactively monitors required stock level per practice protocol, and anticipates unique supply needs for patients/provider.

•Consistently complies with CLIA, OSHA, and other state/government regulatory standards/ requirements and agencies. Ensures that medical waste and syringes and needles are handled, and disposed of properly.

•Prepares patient for examination and treatment; takes brief patient history that includes chief complaint, vital signs, and weight; assists physician with procedures; draws blood and obtains urine specimens; provides patient instructions per physician’s order; conducts authorized in-office tests

•Assists the physician with coordinating patient care in the office, hospital, to referring physicians, and ancillary facilities.

•Team Work in a practice is critical to our success. As such, all team members must display cooperative interactions with others and accepts responsibility for what needs to get done. Team members perform a broad range of assignments with efficiency and accuracy and in a positive manner.

Qualifications:

•Graduate of accredited school of Medical Assisting.

• Minimum 1 - 3 year(s) experience in a medical office.

•National Certified Medical Assistant certificate required or RMA Credentials

•Current CPR certification

Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States (United States Citizens or Green Card Holders)