Medical Assistant

White Plains Hospital - Armonk, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Armonk, NY

Hospitals

About the position

The Medical Assistant at White Plains Hospital will perform a variety of clinical and office duties under the direct supervision of a Physician, Provider, or Nurse. This role is essential in ensuring smooth patient care operations, adhering to the NYS Medical Assistant scope of practice, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The position requires travel to multiple practice sites, including Armonk and Yorktown, and offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and recognized healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to WPH Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
• Fulfill patient care responsibilities including checking schedules and organizing patient flow.
• Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist them as needed.
• Obtain patient history and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
• Assist providers/nurses with various procedures and charting.
• Relay instructions to patients/families and answer calls.
• Send/receive patient records and documents, schedule surgical procedures and tests.
• Obtain pre-certification for healthcare services and verify insurance coverage.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms and stock supplies.
• Check and complete required logs and other checks.
• Assist with management of EMR and EHR, including queuing laboratory and radiology orders.
• Participate as a member of the patient care team and attend daily huddles and meetings.
• Perform electrocardiography and other office-specific tasks as necessary.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a six-month to one-year course in Medical Assisting from an accredited school required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
• BLS certification upon hire or within 3 months of hire.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge and experience with Electronic Scheduling and EMR systems required.
• Two years of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant is strongly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced medical environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Growth opportunities
• Supportive work culture