Medical Assistant

Emergency One

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

City of Kingston, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant is responsible for obtaining patient data, vital signs, and performing point-of-care testing. They also handle specimen collection, phlebotomy, and maintain accurate electronic medical records under clinical supervision.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma and are eager to begin a career in healthcare, with opportunities to learn new skills and gain experience. You will perform various patient care duties under the supervision of a registered nurse or other medical providers, including obtaining vital signs, assisting with procedures, and performing point-of-care testing.

Must Have Skills for ATS

EMR

point of care testing

phlebotomy

Job Description

Description

Emergency One is looking to hire Full-Time Medical Assistants, no experience required. We offer training to those who are serious about a career in healthcare and would like the opportunity to learn new skills. Consider joining a well established privately held Urgent Care practice providing quality healthcare services to the communities we serve. You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team of healthcare professionals who enjoy working together.

Requirements

The Medical Assistant will perform skills, per established standards and policies of Emergency One Urgent Care and Occupational Health Center, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, LPN, Radiologic Technologist, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant and/or Physician.

Essential Functions:

  • Obtains and inputs data into EMR; the patient's chief complaint, symptoms, length of symptoms, where the injury occurred, medication, PFSH, medical history, ROS, Allergies, etc.
  • Obtains vital signs on admission in accordance with present illness and/or accident.
  • Recognizes and communicates pertinent observations to medical provider in a timely fashion.
  • Assists with and/or performs skills for which she/he has been prepared for.
  • Obtains, handles and labels all specimens appropriately.
  • Maintains EMR to accurately reflect observations, interventions, treatments, procedures and patient's response to same.
  • Checks each patient room for supplies.
  • Obtains pertinent data in regards to physical exams and checks to see that all criteria are met and documented correctly.
  • Has knowledge of blood borne pathogens and adheres to universal precaution protocol.
  • Perform point of care testing (strep, mono, U/A, HCG, flu, Covid) accurately.
  • Relays and receives necessary information to and from involved associations (i.e. lab, radiology, hospital).
  • Performs phlebotomy to obtain labs and prepares specimens for lab.

Experience:

Medical Assistant experience is not required. Some healthcare experience is a plus.

Education:

Medical Assistant Certification is not required. A High School Diploma is required.

Job Type:

Full Time, 12-hour shifts and 8-hour shifts, includes weekends.

Pay: $18-$20 per hour

Emergency One

We offer comprehensive programs including walk-in urgent care illness and injury care to the general community. We accept most major insurance plans and our providers will work directly with your primary care physician to coordinate your ongoing health care. Our occupational health programs offer employee physicals, workers compensation injury management, drug testing, DOT & OSHA medical screenings, injury prevention programs & ergonomics. All providers are Certified Medical Examiners listed on the National Registry. Our staff is specifically trained to provide the highest quality medical care at the lowest possible cost. Our goal is to return employees to health... work... and play as soon as possible.
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