Medical Assistant

Poughkeepsie, New York, Job Summary: A Medical Assistant provides care to patients of all ages, within their scope of experience and training in the inpatient, clinic, physician office, outpatient and/or other facility settings. They must administer care using good judgment, methods, and skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician. Responsibilities: Observes, monitors, and records physiological measurements. Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols. Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures. Identifies and provides for physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs. Notifies the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions. Completes inventory process for equipment and supplies. Maintains a clean and safe environment. Follows Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.

Establishes communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations. May be required to perform a variety of administrative duties including, but not limited to: answers phones; schedules appointments; faxes and files documents; and basic internet and email utilization. Participates in performance improvement activities, staff trainings and weekly team huddles. Maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment. Respects patients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality. Utilizes technology, including specialized software as applicable, to maximize productivity. Develops and maintains electronic files as necessary. Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills; provides customer service; assists other support staff as necessary; collaborates with all levels of internal leadership, management, and staff as well as outside clients, vendors, and other external parties. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing. professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of medical assistant experience preferred. Education: Graduate degree from an accredited medical assistant program preferred. Licenses / Certifications: N/ASpecial Requirements: This role will be trained in all specialties, and scheduled across all sites and departments in the network/region. Regular travel between sites is required. About Us: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

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