PRN Medical Assistant Intern - (College Students) Nhmp Float Pool - Poughkeepsie, NY

Title: Medical Assistants: Needed for our Float Team in Poughkeepsie, NY -Float Differential $ Included!

• PRN Schedule, 8 hour shifts, 8:30am

• 5:00pm.

Exciting opportunity for those looking to gain experience in all different types of medicine

• Primary Care, Surgical, Specialty, etc!

• Must have experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician*
• Must have reliable transportation

• Float Pool employees provide coverage to medical offices that are in need of coverage.

Summary: To assist Medical Doctors with specific examination and treatment of patients.

May include documenting a detailed medical history , measuring vital signs, performing procedures e.g. PPDs, EKGs and other routine diagnostic and laboratory tests. Prepares treatment rooms and patients for treatment, inventories medical supplies, assists with appointment scheduling and data entry of medical test results. Assist with filing and keeping records orderly and up to date.

Responsibilities:

1.Coordinate and monitor appointments; arranges for follow-up appointments. Understands W-C reimbursement; assists in processing of required documentation in a timely manner.

Performs medical transcription if needed; faxes reports. Performs procedural and diagnostic coding.

2.Applies principles of aseptic techniques and infection control. Complies with quality assurance practices.

Screens and follows up with patient test results. Assists in education of patients regarding health/safety promotion and disease/injury prevention. Collects and processes specimens.

Performs diagnostic tests - e.g. EKG, spirometry, vision, hearing.

3.Prepares and administers medications and immunizations; maintains records.

4.Draws blood for lab tests; collects urine samples, etc. Obtain patient history and vital signs; administers medical questionnaires e.g.

Respiratory, Hearing, Asbestos. Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.

5.Prepare patient for examinations, procedures, and treatments. Coordinates patient care information with other health care providers; obtains lab, X-ray, and other test results.

6.Maintains supply inventory. Performs quality monitoring e.g. medication expiration dates, etc.

Maintains and disposes of regulated substances in compliance with government guidelines. Participates in development/maintenance of policies and procedures.

7.Assists with customer service data collection. Performs group testing's services e.g. hearing screens, vision

8.Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

9.Maintains and Model Nuvance Health Values.

10. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

11. Performs other duties as required.

Other information:

Required: High School diploma/GED.

New graduate of Medical Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant training program, or EMT certification, or 3 years job related experience in a medical office. Basic medical knowledge and terminology. Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.

Minimum Experience: one year

Per Diem Pay Rate: $23.65 hourly

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assisance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.