Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
A
Actalent
Medical Assistant
Career Insights for Medical Assistant
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on New York data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$44,283 / year median in New York
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Hiring a Medical Assistant - Middletown, NY Job 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings