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Actalent Medical Assistant in Middletown, New York
Hiring a Medical Assistant - Middletown, NYJob Description
As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing essential patient care support to ensure efficient operation of our medical facility. You will be responsible for preparing patients for examinations, assisting physicians during procedures, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Your role includes documenting medical information, relaying physician instructions to patients, and performing various clerical tasks to support patient care activities.
Responsibilities
Perform vital sign documentation.
Prepare patients and rooms for exams and procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment.
Provide essential patient care assistance, such as greeting patients, taking vital signs, and preparing examination rooms.
Assist physicians with procedures by documenting medical history and case notes.
Relay instructions from the physician to the patient or authorized person.
Collect patient data in person and by phone, and document patient concerns.
Record messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for physician review.
Take and route messages accurately, handle order and referral entry, set up cases in the EMR system, and update demographics.
Accurately document medical information in patient records.
Track and route test results to physicians or nurse practitioners for review.
Communicate test results with patients as deemed appropriate by the physician or nurse practitioner.
Facilitate patient care activities, including scheduling ancillary tests, reinforcing patient education, and performing triage as directed.
Maintain adequate inventory of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies.
Utilize basic computer skills to proficiently use the electronic health record for daily documentation and communication involved in patient care.
Process orders appropriately and accurately.
Essential Skills
Experience with documenting vital signs.
Proficiency in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
Medical Assisting certification or experience.
Experience with blood pressure measurement and phlebotomy.
Familiarity with Eclinical Works (ECW) software.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience.
Work Environment
The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility to work until 6 PM if needed. This role is within a busy urgent care setting, handling 50-100 patients a day. The environment is fast-paced and requires the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. There is room for growth within the company and opportunities for overtime within different specialties.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Middletown,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 26, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.