Medical Assistant, F/T, M-F
Summary
Title: | Medical Assistant, F/T, M-F |
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ID: | 5715-2025 |
Department: | Nursing |
Location: | Westhampton Beach |
Description
Full Time, Monday -Friday
$21-$22 per hour
Benefits Available for Full Time Employees:
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost)
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Other Voluntary Benefits
- Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Program (401k)
- 8 Paid Holidays
MAIN FUNCTION:
- To provide day-to-day clerical support and fundamental nursing tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Gather client information for utilization review and deliver to the UR Department.
- Obtain vital signs as needed.
- Will work under the direct supervision of a Licensed Registered Nurse.
- Responsible for the answering and screening of telephone calls.
- Maintain client’s room board.
- Obtain insurance information for new admissions and fax to the Intake Department and to the Pharmacy.
- Perform electrocardiograms on all clients, use of intoximeter, taking client’s blood pressure, pulse and temperature.
- Enter data, import pictures and run reports in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
- Assist in obtaining urine samples on clients and stat results.
- Admission process of clients which will include: Admitting pictures, vital signs, blood pressure, breathalyzer, temperatures as needed.
- Communicate with other staff members pertaining to client issues.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for clients and staff.
- All other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
- Proficient in performing electrocardiograms, use of intoximeter, taking client’s vital signs.
- Knowledge and ability to follow all new client admission procedures:
- Knowledge of and instruction to new clients on basic policies and rules.
- Knowledge of and instruction to new clients on proper handwashing technique.
- Proficient in computer usage including EMR system, Microsoft Outlook and other information systems.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate
- CPR certified
- Knowledge of 12 step program
- Clean drivers license
- This employee must have proficient phone skills; be professional in behavior; and appearance.
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