Hi! We are currently looking for an experienced CMA to join our outpatient team in Katonah, NY!
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Department: Pulmonology
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 (Depending on Experience)
Excellent Benefits Package and a Great Work Life Balance! No Weekends, No Holidays!
To be successful in this role, you will need to be certified from a medical assistant program and have at least one to two years of prior experience in a medical setting. A basic understanding of patient care and medical terminology will be a huge advantage for you. A pulmonologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions and diseases. They diagnose and treat conditions including asthma, emphysema, and tuberculosis.
Medical Assistant Responsibilities:
- Obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Coordinating the daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and patient medical record maintenance.
- Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assisting practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care.
- Delivering compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
- Ensuring compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
- Preparing and administering medications for patients as directed by physicians.
Medical Assistant Requirements:
- Certification from a medical assistant program or a year of experince required.
- One to two years of experience in a medical setting preferred.
- A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant practice scope.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Work setting:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Pulmonology: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- CMA Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person