Medical Assistant - NHMP Norwalk Surgical Oncology - Norwalk, CT

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. *$2,000 Sign on Bonus (External Hires Only) Full-Time Medical Assistant - Surgical Oncology - Norwalk Hospital Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Certification in MA, EMT or 1 year MA experience or 3 years healthcare related experience. Great team, passionate caregivers. Summary: Provides clerical and secretarial support to assure smooth daily department operations. Assures that the patient and examination area is properly prepared. Responsibilities: 1. Greets and brings patient back from waiting room to clinical area. Obtains vital signs as required. 2. Registers, updates patient information and bills physician charges to patients' accounts. Verifies demographic and insurance information. 3. Provides clerical and secretarial work associated with patient care to include copying and dictation. Prepares, files and organizes patient charts. 4. Schedules appointments as ordered for patients in the office, for testing, or other physicians. 5. Assures the examination area is clean and stocked. 6. Assures the patient is properly prepared for the scheduled visit to maintain timely patient flow. 7. Conducts in-office testing as directed by the physician. Coordinates testing and outside ancillary services as applicable. 8. Collects, prepares and processes specimens as directed by the physician. 9. Maintains inventory and ensures proper upkeep, cleaning and testing of medical equipment and supplies. Fills out appropriate logs. 10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 11. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Skills Experience: Required: Data entry required. One year medical assistant/secretary experience, or graduate of accredited Medical Assistant training program. Basic medical knowledge and terminology. Skill in obtaining accurate patient vital signs. Minimum Experience: one year Desired: Graduate of Medical Assistant training program. Ability to schedule patients and knowledge of telephone switchboard. CPR, CNA, MA or EMT certification. Working Conditions: Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT Org Unit: 718 Department: NW Surgical Oncology Exempt: No Salary Range: $18.83 - $34.50 Hourly