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Catholic Health Services Medical Assistant-PD in West Islip, New York
Overview St. Francis Hospital strives to deliver clinically excellent medical care to our patients. We are looking for a Medical Assistant who will provide the highest quality of patient care by being an integral part of the clinical team for our West Islip location. Job Details Qualifications: • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or 3+years documented medical assistant experience and completion of the CH Medical Assistant Assessment. • BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association or American Red Cross. • Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepares exam rooms for use following protocol including: disinfecting, stocking all rooms, and checking vaccinations and medications availability for the day. • Preps the patient chart with pre-visit planning by reviewing the next working day’s schedule and identifying gaps in care. The medical assistant is responsible for ensuring and/or obtaining the last mammogram and breast ultrasound, colonoscopy, immunizations and any clinical studies or consults that are required for that office visit • Escorts patients to exam rooms. Directs patient flow for maximum efficiency. • Collects and documents patient information, clinical data and other relevant information such as vital signs, height/weight, allergies, active medication list, chief complaint, pain screen and current symptoms. • Obtains additional data from patient/significant other, EKG/lab/ diagnostic test results and other historical data. Reports findings to provider, recognizing abnormal findings or changes in condition. • Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks. • Collects, prepares and processes laboratory specimens for on-site and remote-site testing. Tracks and enters results in medical record. Performs quality control for waived testing and log maintenance Salary Range USD $24.75 - USD $28.00 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job, and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.