Certified Medical Assistant #Full Time

61st Street Service
New York, NY
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will serve as a key member of the patient care team in an ambulatory setting. This position will work closely with providers across multiple specialties as well as with other clinical and administrative staff to deliver an exceptional patient experience that contributes to positive health outcomes for patients and a work culture in alignment with our values of Service-Oriented, Trust, Empathy, Safety, Inclusion, and Communication.

What You Will Do

Greet and interact with patients, visitors, vendors, and all faculty and staff. Prepare patients for their visit, including pre-visit organization of information, performing patient escort and rooming functions, and assisting patients as needed with walking, dressing, collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills, ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and respectful manner, and strong commitment to fostering diversity and equity.

Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalency and graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program, plus specialized certifications as needed.
  • CMA must be certified by a credentialing body.
  • Current BCLS/AED certification required.
  • Must demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and respectful manner.
  • Strong commitment to fostering diversity and equity.
  • Must have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to deescalate stressful situations.
  • Must be an engaged team member, demonstrating collaboration, inclusion, reliability, punctuality, and adaptability to new and changing situations.
  • Basic proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email systems, etc.
  • Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic.
  • Associate degree or additional academic coursework preferred.
  • Previous medical assisting experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
  • Proficiency with OSHA standards including disposal of biohazard waste preferred.
  • Multi-specialty experience in a high-volume setting preferred.
  • Prior EMR experience, Epic preferred.

Benefits

  • Healthcare
  • Paid Time off
  • Various other benefits
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