Description $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS (EXTERNALS ONLY)Medical Assistant- Behavioral Health Carmel NY- Full time, 40 hours per weekMust have experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician.Summary:Medical Assistant/ Secretary will receive training in Trans Magnetic Stimulation and obtain initial certification and annual recertification in the administration of recurring TMS treatment.Provides clerical and secretarial support to assure smooth daily department operations. Assures that the patient and examination area is properly prepared.Responsibilities:
Greets and brings patient back from waiting room to clinical area. Obtains vital signs as required.
Registers, updates patient information and bills physician charges to patients' accounts. Verifies demographic and insurance information.
Provides clerical and secretarial work associated with patient care to include copying and dictation. Prepares, files and organizes patient charts.
Schedules appointments as ordered for patients in the office, for testing, or other physicians.
Assures the examination area is clean and stocked.
Assures the patient is properly prepared for the scheduled visit to maintain timely patient flow.
Conducts in-office testing as directed by the physician. Coordinates testing and outside ancillary services as applicable.
Collects, prepares and processes specimens as directed by the physician.
Maintains inventory and ensures proper upkeep, cleaning and testing of medical equipment and supplies. Fills out appropriate logs.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:Maintain Annual BLS CertificationRequired: Data entry required. One year medical assistant/secretary experience, or graduate of accredited Medical Assistant training program. Basic medical knowledge and terminology. Skill in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.Minimum Experience: one yearDesired: Graduate of Medical Assistant training program. Ability to schedule patients and knowledge of telephone switchboard. CPR, CNA, MA or EMT certification.Working Conditions:Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Little or no potential for occupational riskPhysical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditionsCompany: Nuvance Health Med Practice PCOrg Unit: 933Department: Behavioral Health-PHC OPExempt: NoSalary Range: $18.28 - $29.51 HourlyWe are an equal opportunity employerQualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
