COMPANY:
Our client is one of the largest network of medical groups in the nation, offering an excellent compensation and benefits package including:
- A robust retirement plan with employer matching
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- An employee stock purchase plan
- Learning and development programs
- Annual pay increases
- Bonus eligibility
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
Departments Available: Orthopedics, Podiatry, Oncology, Ophthalmology, OBGYN, and others
Locations Available: Thornwood, Kingston, Katonah, Mt. Kisco, Carmel, Poughkeepsie, & Fishkill
Position Overview: The role of a Clinical Medical Assistant is to provide care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices. S/he coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care. Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Obtains detailed history and develops patient care charts; performs physical examinations and evaluations on assigned patients; assesses and treats medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population
- Assists in providing pre-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics, stimulants, and depressant drugs
- Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call, or supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation
- Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic
- Writes progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintains other records as required
MINIMUM MEDICAL ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of clinical experience in a medical office / clinic or hospital setting, or graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
- Record of prior stable employment and / or favorable references.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with at least one year of recent experience as a medical assistant.
- Current certification as a medical assistant or eligible for certification.
- Current CPR / BLS certification.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical setting: