Hi! We are currently looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to join our outpatient team in Katonah, NY!
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Department: Surgery
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 (Depending on Experience)
Excellent Benefits Package and a Great Work Life Balance! No Weekends, No Holidays!
Description:
We are seeking a highly personable and skilled medical assistant to assist us at our Surgery unit. You may also be required to assist during examinations.
Responsibilities:
- Creating a welcoming and positive environment at the surgery facility.
- Obtaining patient information and updating health records.
- Scheduling follow-up appointments, procedures, and tests.
- Recording patients' vitals.
- Maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene standards of the facility.
- Explaining tests and procedures to patients and their families in a reassuring way.
- Assisting patients and their families to locate the facility's consultation offices and examination rooms.
- Stocking and sterilizing examination rooms between patients.
- Assisting healthcare professionals to examine and treat distressed young patients.
- Performing other administrative duties related to the facility on request.
Qualifications:
- NHA Certified preferred.
- Accredited associate's degree in applied science in medical assisting, or similar.
- Experience with measuring and recording patients' vital health statistics.
- State-approved license to administer vaccines and injections.
- Ability to monitor and efficiently communicate information about a patient's condition.
- Knowledge of standard healthcare practices and medical terminology.
- Proficiency in EMR Systems.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to support and reassure patients and their families.
- Ability to multitask and follow instructions given by healthcare professionals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
- Surgery: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person