Medical Assistant - Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons - Poughkeepsie, NY

Medical Assistant - Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons - Poughkeepsie, NY

Provides clinical and clerical support to assure smooth daily department operations in assigned medical practice or practices. Assures that the patient and examination area is properly prepared.

Certified Medical Assistant - $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS (External Hires Only)

• Greets and escorts patients from waiting room to clinical area; ensures proper identification per SOP. Performs all necessary clinical intake activities and documents information as assigned.
• Transcribes and updates patient information in the patient record (demographic, medication history, social and medical history).
• Provides clerical and secretarial work associated with patient care; prepares and organizes patient charts for assigned providers; assists with paperwork such as disability paperwork and scanning of other pertinent patient information.
• Performs and stays current with EMR Orders Reconciliation process as assigned.
• Ensures examination area is clean after each patient use and stocked; performs environmental rounds on a weekly/monthly basis as assigned.
• Prepares patients for scheduled visits to maintain timely flow, assists with gowns, clinical paperwork, supplies, and educational materials.
• Conducts in‑office testing as directed; coordinates testing and outside ancillary services as applicable.
• Collects, prepares, and processes specimens; logs results in accession book and reconciles in patient record.
• Provides follow‑up calls, relays test results or clinician instructions.
• Maintains inventory and ensures proper upkeep, cleaning, and testing of medical equipment and supplies; fills appropriate logs.
• Communicates and documents electronic messages effectively.
• Assists in training new staff.
• Demonstrates and maintains practice‑based competencies for in‑office clinical procedures if applicable.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Maintains and models the organization’s values; demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required in scope of practice.

• Must have experience as a Medical Assistant, CNA, or PCT.
• Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
• Data entry required; skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.
• Minimum one year experience.
• Valid BLS certification within 30 days.
• Ability to travel between practices as needed.
• Must be willing to assist with EMR Orders Reconciliation, specimen handling, and other clinical tasks.

Company:
Nuvance Health Med Practice PC
Org Unit: 1404
Department:
Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons
Exempt:
No
Salary Range: $18.13 - $34.50 hourly