About this opportunity
Sun River Health lists this Full Time - Certified Medical Assistant - Monticello opportunity in haverstraw, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical AssistantSun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is currently seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant to support our Haverstraw, NY location.The Medical Assistant plays an important role in supporting high-quality, patient-centered care by assisting providers and the clinical team with both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The Medical Assistant helps ensure an efficient patient experience while maintaining a welcoming, professional, and organized clinical environment.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrepare patients for examinations and procedures, including obtaining and documenting vital signs and relevant patient information.Assist providers and other clinical staff during patient visits, examinations, and procedures as appropriate.Support patient flow by preparing examination rooms and ensuring rooms are properly stocked and ready for use.Accurately document patient information in the electronic health record in accordance with established procedures.Assist with scheduling, referrals, follow-up activities, and other patient care coordination needs as assigned.Provide patients with instructions and information consistent with direction from the clinical team.Maintain appropriate infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality standards.Ensure medical supplies and clinical areas are appropriately maintained and organized.Collaborate with providers, nurses, and other members of the care team to support an efficient and positive patient experience.Facilitates patient care within different departments of SRH and outside agencies.Verifies all insurance and sets fees based on the sliding scale feeConsult with medical staff to link patients to services through the provision of ancillaries such as translation, transportation assistance and application assistance.Responsible for telephone and mail contact with patients.Assists with daily reception activities and ensuring that all processes needed for patient services are initiated.Provide basic instruction/health education to clarify provider instructions, procedures and referral needs.Perform other duties within the scope of the Medical Assistant/ Patient Representative role as assigned.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Completion of a Medical Assistant training program preferred.Previous Medical Assistant or related clinical experience preferred.National Medical Assistant certification preferred but not required, unless otherwise specified for the position.Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism when interacting with patients, colleagues, and providers.Compensation Medical Assistant: $21.26 to $27.04 per hour Certified Medical Assistant: $22.37 to $28.43 per hourCandidates who hold a current, recognized national Medical Assistant certification may qualify for the Certified Medical Assistant compensation range. Final compensation will be determined based on applicable qualifications, experience, certification status, and organizational compensation practices.
Worksite address
haverstraw, NY, 10927, US
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