Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities
Coordinate patient flow with physician(s) and medical secretary
Settle patient in exam room and prepare patient, as necessary. Assist physicians with patient treatment and procedures, including venipuncture
Take vital signs: temperature, weight, height, blood pressure, conduct blood, urine tests and other measurements as needed
Label and process specimens with required data (name, MRN #, DOB, date of service, md name). Handle/ship/deliver specimen samples appropriately. Record daily all outgoing specimens in appropriate log system
Provide phlebotomy and EKG services
Retrieve lab results from CUMC or NYPH labs, as well as outside labs
Enter A1C and blood glucose measurements into EPIC
Maintain clean and orderly patient exam rooms after each patient visit. Maintain clean and orderly medical assistant stations and workrooms. Maintain supplies in physician exam rooms, as well as phlebotomy and lab supplies.
Qualifications
Minimum Education: HS Diploma or the equivalent in education, training and experience in a clinical practice preferred. MA certification required.
Minimum Experience: 1-2 years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (Spanish), Knowledge of Epic billing and scheduling systems preferred.