Travel Medical Assistant (MA) - $21 to $22 per hour in Jackson Heights, NY

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Job.com to find a qualified Medical Assistant in Jackson Heights, New York, 11372!

Pay Information

$21 to $22 per hour

About The Position

Provides clinical office support to the supervising physician and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include : checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam / procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking, transferring, dressing, collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing, preparing for exam, etc.

Assists physicians with various procedures, takes vital signs, relays instructions to patients and or families; answers calls and provides pertinent information.Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include : sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab / x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.

Completing forms and requisitions as needed, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. These responsibilities may be carried out using the electronic medical record (EMR) system or manually as necessary.Enters orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepares prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for the review and approval by the ordering physician.Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies as applicable.

Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by hospital and infection control policies.  Maintains logging system as required for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, sterilization process, crash cart, point of care testing or others as needed.  Checks expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy.

Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infections body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and other hazardous substances.

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About Job.com

When you join the Fortus team, you become part of our family. And we treat you as one of our own and look out for your best interests. We want you to have access to the resources and support you need to make living on the road feel more like home.

• Access to the best travel nursing jobs available.
• 24 / 7 concierge service to take care of all your needs.
• A single point of contact for HR, payroll, housing, and transportation.
• Weekly paycheck.
• Day 1 Insurance
• Customized Compensation Packages

We are proud to serve the healthcare community with consistent, quality services while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Through open and honest communication, we analyze and understand the needs of every individual healthcare professional needs, and provide the resources to attain their goals. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated by sincere dedication to meeting your objectives. We honor and respect your values and concerns and will not compromise your trust, or our integrity.