Infusion Certified Medical Assistant - Per Diem Syosset, NY
Shifts are available at additional Vivo locations as available/desired!
Who We Are:
The Vivo Infusion team is focused on providing patients with the highest quality of care in a comfortable, safe, and convenient setting! Vivo is a national company with locations in 15 states, providing opportunities for growth and advancement as well as competitive benefits that support what matters most to you.
Our highly trained medical professionals are dedicated to delivering a safe, comfortable, and affordable solution for our patients. We offer an array of advanced therapeutics and provide personalized care for every patient. These treatments are delivered by a highly-skilled clinical nursing staff and monitored by board-certified advanced practitioners.
Vivo Infusion has received The Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission.
The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval is a nationally recognized distinction voluntarily earned by a select set of healthcare providers.
An organization that achieves The Gold Seal of Approval shows its commitment to holding itself accountable to a high bar for quality and safety for those they serve.
In this position, you will play a crucial role in our clinical operations by providing essential support to our medical team and ensuring the smooth operation of our patient care services. As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for welcoming patients, assisting medical staff, and delivering safe, compassionate care in accordance with all relevant guidelines and regulations.
Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients!
Compensation Range: $21.00-$26.00/hour
Benefits Offered:
- 401K with Match up to 4%
- Employee Referral Bonus
Employment Type & Schedule:
Shift Availability: Monday-Saturday, 8:00am-6:00pm
The primary location will be Syosset, NY with additional shift opportunities in Port Jefferson and additional Vivo locations as desired.
Reports To: Clinic Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
The individual in this role will support our operations by working with patient providers, nurses, and patients by conducting administrative and patient care activities to keep the facility running smoothly. The Medical Assistant is responsible for initial patient greeting and general assisting of medical support in the center. This individual provides safe, effective, and compassionate care that is consistent with the State, Federal and Company guidelines, Company policies and procedures, and within his/her scope of practice.
Primary responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of patient care activities rendering quality care in accordance with standards of practice.
- Room clinic patients in person or virtually and update patient chart with the required information.
- Communicate pertinent patient data to providers and nurses to ensure quality and continuity of patient care.
- Oversees and ensures efficient turnover of exam rooms.
- Assist provider in the exam room as requested.
- Collect, prepare, and submit ordered patient lab specimens as directed.
- Obtain prior authorizations for prescribed treatments and document.
- Triage patient phone calls and messages and document them appropriately.
- Orders and manages supplies under the direction of manager.
- Clean and stock the exam rooms, with the approved facility disinfectant.
- Assist in obtaining records required for the patient’s chart.
- Support front desk staff as needed.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, reporting patient issues as needed throughout the treatment day.
- Follow company policies and CDC guidelines for infection control.
- Maintain confidentiality of all company and patient records. Adhere to HIPAA.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school graduate or equivalent, required.
- Medical Assistant Certification or Registration, required. Must have active certification or registration prior to the first day of work with Vivo.
- CPR/BLS, required.
- 6 months of clinical experience, required.
- Phlebotomy and lab processing skills preferred.
- Must possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate professionally and effectively with other staff members, patients, and physicians.
- Must possess computer skills for electronic recordkeeping.
- Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts (medical equipment and machinery). The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color differentiation, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk and talk, hear and smell.
Requires excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. He/she is frequently required to sit; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
The employee may be required to use safety equipment, PPE (personal protective equipment) that may include but not be limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.
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