Certified Medical AssistantHealthCare Support is actively seeking an Certified Medical Assistant to fill an opening in Ridgewood, NY. Daily Responsibilities for Certified Medical Assistant:
- Performs all routine medical assistant functions with consistency, according to policy/best practice and expected service standards, while adhering to the participants' right for privacy and dignity
- Consistently and accurately takes and documents in the EMR participant's blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, and weight.
- Draws blood and collects specimens according to Infection Control protocols, per MD order and consistent with all other established policies/best practices.
- Processes specimens according to policy in preparation for pick-up
- Identifies specimen correctly
- Matches request form with specimen
- Appropriately centrifuges specimens if required
- Refrigerates specimen according to policy/acceptable practice
- Accurately and without delay orders laboratory tests as per physician's written orders
- Monday - Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm (1 hour lunch)
Required Qualifications for Certified Medical Assistant:
- High school diploma or equivalent. Medical technician training. Vision screening training
- Superior customer service skills, friendly, outgoing personality, tactful and courteous
- Must possess strong interpersonal/people skills
- Must embrace the role of a true care-taker
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to use all equipment as dictated by the position
- Must have the ability to concentrate on moderate details and adapt to frequent interruptions and changes
- Must have the ability to attend to tasks lasting from 10-90 minutes
- Must be self-directed with the ability to work with or without supervision
- Must demonstrate the ability to establish a good rapport with participants and peers is essential
- Must possess a pleasant telephone manner
- Must be able to work weekends if required
Preferred Qualifications for Certified Medical Assistant:
- Experience related to patient education and/or motivational interviewing skills and self-management goal setting
- Fluent written and verbal skills Bengali preferred
Benefits for Certified Medical Assistant:
- Immediate enrollment in Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to Investment Accounts
- Career and educational tools within our Ingenovis ACT (Advocacy) Program
Pay Details: $22 - $26 an hourInterested in being considered?If you are interested in applying to this position, please click Apply Now for immediate consideration. For additional consideration, please email a copy of your resume to ...@healthcaresupport.com with your phone number, the job title and location, and our recruiters will reach out.Healthcare Support Staffing, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.#GldCMA1224