Medical Assistant - Heart Center's Poughkeepsie Clinical - Poughkeepsie, NY

Medical Assistant - Heart Center's Poughkeepsie Clinical - Poughkeepsie, NY

$2,000 Sign‑on Bonus (Externals Only)

Title: Medical Assistant – Heart Center's Poughkeepsie Clinical Department – Full Time/40 hours per week. Variable 8‑hour shifts between 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.

Summary: Performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and the provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a licensed health‑care provider.

• Fulfills patient‑care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X‑ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; verifying patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
• Fulfills clinical medical‑assisting responsibilities that vary according to state law; checking vital signs; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; prescription verifications with physician’s orders; laboratory procedures including OSHA guidelines; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid.
• Maintain and model REACH values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

• High school diploma/GED. New or experienced medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office, Certified Nursing Assistant, or EMT.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection.

Salary Range: $20.26 – $30.44 hourly (based on experience)

EOE, including disability/vets.

Company:
Hudson Valley Cardiovascular
Org Unit: 943
Department:
Pok Clinical
Exempt:
No