Medical Assistant I
New York Oncology Hematology
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- Pay
- $17 to $23
- an hour
- Location
- Albany, NY
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 9
- 11 days ago
Career path
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About the company
New York Oncology Hematology
Hospital & health care · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Escort patients, record patient data, obtain records, prepare and stock rooms, and assist physicians with exams and procedures.
- Maintain disinfection protocols, respond to patient calls, perform administrative duties, and alert clinicians to abnormal vitals or important patient information.
What you need
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 0-3 years' experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant, and current BLS certification.
- Requires body motion and dexterity, standing and walking for extensive periods, and occasional lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs.
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
BLS certificationmedical assistantnursing assistantmanual and finger dexterityeye-hand coordination
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Why Join Us?
Be part of a practice at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer care and advanced treatments
Access opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
Work alongside a collaborative and compassionate team of experts dedicated to making a difference.
Enjoy the convenience of multiple locations throughout the Capital Region.
Contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials that shape the future of oncology care.
Discover your career potential with a practice dedicated to excellence and innovation.
Job Description:
Pay Range: $17 - $23.48 per hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate .
Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.
Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms.
Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested .
Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
Responds to patients’ calls as requested
Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing, chart preparation, medical paperwork (FMLA, PFL), etc , as requested by supervisor or physician .
Alerts nurse/physician of abnormal vitals, any important information given by patient.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduate or equivalent.
This is an entry level position requiring 0-3 years’ experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
Current BLS certification required .
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.