Medical Assistant

$37,440 - $43,680/Yr

Actalent - Middletown, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Middletown, NY

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Medical Assistant position at Actalent involves providing essential support to physicians and ensuring a safe and organized environment for patient care. The role includes performing vital sign documentation, preparing patients for exams, assisting with procedures, and managing electronic medical records. This position is crucial for facilitating patient care activities and maintaining inventory of medical supplies.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital sign documentation
• Prepare patients and rooms for exams and procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment
• Provide essential patient care assistance to support the doctor's daily activities
• Greet patients, take vital signs, and prepare examination rooms
• Assist physicians with procedures by documenting medical history and case notes
• Relay instructions from the physician to the patient or authorized person
• Collect patient data in person and by phone and document patient concerns
• Document messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician's review
• Complete and accurate message taking, routing messages to the appropriate area
• Manage orders and referrals in the EMR system
• Accurately document medical information in patient records
• Track and route test results to physician(s)/nurse practitioner(s) for review
• Communicate test results with patients when appropriate
• Facilitate patient care activities, including scheduling ancillary tests, reinforcing patient education, and performing triage
• Maintain adequate inventory of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies
• Perform basic computer skills in using electronic health records proficiently
• Process orders appropriately and accurately

Requirements

• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience
• Vital sign documentation
• EMR proficiency
• Medical assisting
• Blood pressure measurement
• Phlebotomy
• Electronic health record management
• Experience with ECW (eClinicalWorks)

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)