Certified Medical Assistant Job at Columbia University Irving Medical Center - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Columbia University Irving Medical Center - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology New York, NY 10019
Description
The 61st Street Service Corporation
At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws. Please be advised that the corporation requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees unless an exemption request for a disability / medical or religious accommodation has been approved.
Job Summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will serve as a key member of the patient care team in an ambulatory setting. This position will work closely with providers across multiple specialties as well as with other clinical and administrative staff to deliver an exceptional patient experience that contributes to positive health outcomes for patients and a work culture of kindness, inclusion, integrity, accountability, and excellence.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform Front Desk duties (i.e. greet, answer calls, prepare/maintain medical charts, mail requests, check in/out functions, etc.)
- Prepare patients for their visit including:
- Pre-visit organization of information required for an efficient in-office experience, performing patient escort and rooming functions (taking vital signs, medication. reconciliation, accurate documentation of chief complaint, updating history as requested, updating EMR (EPIC) as required).
- Assist physicians with examinations, procedures and department specific therapies.
- Perform phlebotomy duties and point-of-care tests such as urinalysis, and pregnancy tests.
- Prepare and label collected specimens, and ensure timely delivery of specimens to appropriate designation.
- Ensure proper labs are drawn and documented via EPIC. Assist in troubleshooting missing labs from EPIC as instructed by supervisor.
- Enter orders in EPIC as required
- Notify physicians and nurses of emergencies and perform first aid.
- Maintain diagnostic equipment, perform QC testing and maintain supporting documentation.
- Perform point of care testing as trained.
- Maintain daily refrigerator/freezer logs, monthly AED log and other QA logs as trained.
- Process, sterilize and organize instruments daily.
- Other duties as assigned within professional scope of practice/training/education.
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalency and graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Associates Degree or additional academic coursework is preferred.
- CMA or equivalency and current BCLS/AED certification required.
- Previous medical assisting experience in an outpatient setting or multi-specialty experience in a high volume setting preferred.
- Prior EMR/EPIC experience preferred.
- Proficiency of OSHA standards including biohazard waste disposal preferred.
- Will provide coverage as requested throughout practices (multiple sites and flexible schedule).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.85 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Ob/Gyn
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Outpatient
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Obstetrics & Gynecology: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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