Medical Assistant - Podiatry
Summit Health
- Yonkers, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Introduces self to patient while escorting patient into exam room
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height, as needed
- Assist patient and physician throughout the visit
- Collects, labels and processes specimens accurately
- Maintains clean patient exam rooms
- Assemble and use equipment appropriate to specific medical practice
- Prepare instruments for sterilization and dispose of contaminated supplies, as needed
- Communicates delays effectively when necessary
- Manage time efficiently for the practice to maintain patient flow
- Provides clerical support to patients such as but not limited to making appointments, booking procedures, obtaining pre-authorizations and answering telephones
- Manages medical inventory and supply ordering based on par levels
- Keep relevant knowledge up-to-date and apply to everyday practice
- Effectively communicates with all team members to support a cohesive work environment
- Enters patient information into the computer accurately
- Manages the physician’s desktop accurately and in a timely and efficient manner
- Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program
- Medical office experience preferred
- Must be able to multitask in a high volume, fast-paced environment
- Phlebotomy certification and experience is a plus
- Demonstrates positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong computer skills, EMR experience preferred