Medical Assistant
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Open Door Family Medical Center provides health care and wellness programs to individuals and families in need throughout Westchester Putnam and Ulster Counties. A pioneer Federally Qualified Health Center Open Door provides more than 300000 patient visits annually and serves nearly 60000 individual patients who might not otherwise have access. Open Door offers integrated services and a holistic approach to building healthier communities. Primary medical care dental care integrated behavioral health care clinical nutrition wellness programs and chronic disease management are the foundation of its clinical programs.
Founded as a free clinic in 1972 Open Doors mission of building healthier communities through accessible equitable culturally competent health care has led to site and service expansions. Today Open Door operates centers in Brewster Mamaroneck Mount Kisco Ossining Port Chester and Sleepy Hollow in addition to eight SchoolBased Health Centers in the Port Chester and Ossining School Districts a mobile dental van in Mount Kisco and a new dental practice in Saugerties more information please visit our website at .
Open Door is currently seeking a bilingual Medical Assistant for its Ossining NY location.
As an Open Door employee you would beeligible to participate in Open Doors Retention Bonus Plan which pays a quarterly bonus of $750 beginning the first quarter following 3 months of employment. This means your first retention bonus will be paid as long as you remain an active employee in good standing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs and accurately records patients chief complaints medical history screening tests vital signs vision hearing EKG and Spiro for patients of neonatal pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric age groups
- Assists providers with examinations diagnostic and therapeutic tests
- Patientcentric with empathy excellent active listening and communication skills engaging and efficient
- Documents necessary information on patients electronic record including copies of all referrals and medical forms
- Updates the practice management information system and electronic medical record documentation with all necessary clinical information for each patient prior to the end of business day in compliance with TJC standards
- Participates in patient counseling and education activities related to primary health care such as HIV/STD prevention and treatment child/adult health maintenance prenatal and family planning
- Performs simple laboratory procedures including but not limited to rapid strep test urinalysis pregnancy screening hemoglobin A1C blood glucose monitoring and venipuncture. Records and reports results appropriately calibrates cleans and maintains the instruments in accordance with the training and competency assessment
- Performs the collection and labeling of laboratory specimens including blood stool and urine specimens
- Reinforces patient/family/significant others teachings that have been initiated by professional staff
- Performs medical clerical operations related to the practice including but not limited to registration appointment scheduling checking patients in and out cash collections creating claims sets clinic up for next day and retrieves medical profiles and results as needed
- Maintains strict confidentiality while having access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive information which must be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act and other applicable laws and regulations
- Protects information from unauthorized release or from loss alteration or unauthorized
- Effectively manages patienttechnician relationship
- If Designated as responsible for Bio Hazardous Waste removal complete online training and receive certificate prior to completing this task.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED
- Accredited Medical Assistant certificate is Required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Required
- Superior customer service skills and experience
- One to two years experience in Medical Assistant position
- Flexible and solutions driven
- Responsive and comfortable working in the fast paced high accountability environment
- Provides care to patients in a compassionate caring cheerful and concerned manner
- Passionate about providing high quality care to lowincome underserved residents and those lacking access to health care
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
- Engaged in learning and continuous quality improvement
- Outstanding verbal and written communications with a culturally diverse patient and staff population
- Proficient in MS office applications and other data based systems
- Maintains a safe environment of care for patients and staff
- Capable to move around for long periods of time in the patient care unit
- Able to perform duties which include regular and recurring bending lifting light items such as medical supplies as well as lifting and repositioning patients
There are many fantastic benefits to a career at Open Door Family Medical Centers. In addition to working to affect positive change in the health and lives of thousands of residents in Westchester and Putnam counties Open Door offers its employees a stimulating diverse and teambased work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical dental life insurance flexible spending accounts 403(b) and 401(k) generous paid time off onsite Wellness facilities and educational assistance. Aside from excellent benefits we offer a competitive salary and annual bonuses based on patient care.
At Open Door we enjoy working in a teambased patientcentered environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace that values our patients and the communities we serve. If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of patients in the health of our communities of Westchester and Putnam counties and if the position speaks to your capabilities experience and commitment to improve the health of our communities please submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.
Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email.
Open Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Full-Time
