Job Title: Medical Assistant (2 years exp)- FULL TIME

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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team. This role requires a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and performing various clinical, technical, administrative, and service tasks. The position is a full-time role, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of patient care aligns with the philosophy of the medical group.

• Perform lab testing, PFT, and audiometry as ordered by the physician.

• Admit patients to exam rooms, take vital signs, medical history, medication history, and allergy history, and measure height and weight as indicated.

• Perform quality control and adhere to laboratory procedures required by CLIA regulations.

• Complete and forward patient referrals appropriately.

• Document treatments, telephone contacts with patients, lab accession logs, and outside medical testing logs as per established procedures.

• Complete daily checks, such as oxygen and emergency box, as assigned.

• Adhere to universal precautions and OSHA regulations.

• Maintain examination rooms and medical areas in a clean and orderly fashion, and stock examination rooms with supplies.

• Check supplies from vendors against packing slips and put supplies away as assigned.

• Maintain professionalism at all times.

• Greet patients and visitors promptly and courteously, register and transact patients using the current computer system, and update pertinent patient information, including medical insurance coverage and eligibility.

• Ensure all patients’ names appear on daily ledger sheets and schedule patient appointments.

• Retrieve and file medical reports/lab results.

• Maintain the patient waiting room and front desk area.

• Process HMO referrals as requested by physicians, practice management, and patients.

• Communicate patient emergencies to physicians.

• Answer telephones, take messages, and ensure follow-up on all calls.

• File and maintain file units.

• Balance ledger sheets and account for all monies received, and manage the cash box.

• Provide instructions to patients upon discharge as per physician's instructions and sign the superbill as per discharge procedure.

• Notify patients of test results via telephone following review and instruction by the physician.

Essential Skills

• Certification as a Medical Assistant or one year of relevant work experience.

• Excellent phone manners, flexibility, and knowledge of computer data entry.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle diversified responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED).

• Knowledge of medical terminology and electronic medical records.

• Experience with Epic, crisis management, laboratory procedures, and telephone etiquette.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BLS Certification.

• Two years of relevant work experience preferred.

• Phlebotomy experience is a plus.

Work Environment

This position is available in multiple locations, including New York, NY, and Brooklyn, NY. The role requires flexibility with weekend shifts and varying hours depending on the location. The work environment is a professional medical setting where adherence to cleanliness, orderliness, and safety regulations is crucial. The company offers incredible benefits including health plans, wellness programs, and access to a Recreation Office for permanent employees. The dress code is professional attire.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.