Medical Assistant, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Job description

Medical Assistant

Non-supervisory; performs clinical and/or laboratory duties at least 50% of the time in accordance with prescribed procedures. Duties of the position may vary when assigned to an inpatient versus outpatient care area of the hospital.

Job Description

Distinguishing Characteristics: Medical Assistant—Non-supervisory; performs clinical and/or laboratory duties at least 50% of the time in accordance with prescribed procedures. Duties of the position may vary when assigned to an inpatient versus outpatient care area of the hospital.

Illustrative Duties: Medical Assistants function under the direct supervision and guidance of nursing personnel, physicians, and other medical and laboratory personnel in the performance of assigned duties.

The Supervisor

Oversees and instructs on unusual or special procedures and techniques

Spot‑checks work and provides overall direction, control, and guidance

Reviews and investigates abnormal findings or conditions

Medical Assistants

Must share pertinent patient care information with physicians and nursing personnel

Are expected to obtain assistance during emergencies and may assist in gathering necessary equipment

Clinical and Laboratory Activities

Acclimatizes patient and family to unit; provides general information regarding room, unit, and hospital

Obtains, records, and exchanges information on behalf of or with patient

Prepares patient for exam or laboratory test

Answers routine questions and assists physician during examinations (including chaperoning)

Records reason for visit, recent problems, and other required info

Reviews relevant information with patient and distributes informational packets

Obtains and records weight, height, blood pressure, vital signs

Performs routine lab techniques (e.g., dipstick urine, fingerstick glucose, vision testing)

Provides basic patient care (e.g., ambulation, ROM, hygiene, comfort, hydration, toileting)

Escorts/transports patients

Processes patient/lab/medical orders; schedules follow‑ups; performs non‑sterile dressing changes

Operates laboratory equipment (e.g., centrifuges) and records results

Centrifuges specimens, subdivides and identifies those for external labs

Cleans and sterilizes instruments, disposes of contaminated supplies per protocol

Draws blood, obtains EKGs, documents and reports glucose results; performs glucometer quality checks

Performs phlebotomy (adult and pediatric), handles specimens safely, labels properly, resolves labeling/test order issues

Serves as patient safety companion; monitors patients on suicide watch; documents behavior and safety responses

Summons emergency assistance and gathers required equipment

Clerical Activities

Greets and directs visitors; answers routine questions

Processes incoming/outgoing mail and prepares routine correspondence

Answers phones, screens/routs calls, and takes messages; escalates as needed

During phone triage, determines severity of condition and directs accordingly; records info per protocolli>

Responds to inquiries from medical staff regarding patient/test info

Answers routine patient questions about scheduling, billing, and testing

Prepares daily scheduling reports; transcribes/processes orders; routes correspondence

Performs patient reception, schedules appointments and testing, provides visit instructions, handles changes

Accessions lab tests and inputs info using CAIS or Laboratory Info System; generates barcodes

Processes specimens (labeling, data entry, preparation for transport)

Registers and/or enters patient information (demographics, charges)

Checks insurance eligibility, obtains approvals, collects co‑pays, issues receipts

Reviews and enters patient charges based on CPT codes

Maintains supplies; conducts inventory; reorders using manual or automated systems

Maintains and updates charts and logs; ensures records are accurate and complete

Identifies and contacts resources for maintenance; arranges for work orders

Communication

Frequently communicate orally with patients and families to obtain, provide, or elicit information.

Have daily contact with physicians and medical/lab personnel during routine duties.

Regularly consult with professional staff about procedures and processes.

Are expected to immediately notify physicians/nursing staff in emergency situations.

Qualifications

Open Competitive: One year of experience performing clinical and clerical support activities in a health care setting, or completion of a medical assistant program.

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Worksite address

new york, NY, 10261, US

Who can apply

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