Travel Medical Assistant

Health Plus Management (HPM) is a Physician Support Organization and market leader in clinical practice management in the physical medicine and rehabilitation market with 50+ locations serving Westchester, NYC, NJ, CT, & Upstate NY. HPM provides independent physician practices specializing in musculoskeletal care with professional business development, marketing and back-office support typically seen in much larger organizations, thereby enabling clients to start and / or grow their private practice beyond what might otherwise be feasible (while maximizing clinical service and patient care). This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who is looking for a long term position with outstanding growth potential.

The candidate must show an uncompromising commitment to providing the highest quality of patient care by being an integral part of the team. This position requires someone that is highly organized with outstanding communication skills and strong work ethic. Manages and coordinates the physicians' daily schedule for new and existing patients.

The MA will be in the room with the provider during each visit to listen to what happened during the visit, taking notes. They would call the patients in for the providers, translate during in-office hours, and be the ones to call the patients that have questions.

This position will require traveling between our locations in South Bronx and Tremont.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining patient flow while escorting patients to and from exam / procedure rooms.
• Coordinating and implementing plans for patient care. May record reason for visit and related patient information for practitioner review (i.e., Past Medical and Social histories).
• Provide a comfortable and safe environment.
• Act as a liaison between the physician and patient.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of examination rooms; stock rooms and ensure supplies are maintained.
• Set up and prepare equipment / supplies for procedure use.
• Assist in coordinating care to meet patient needs including facilitating diagnostic testing and scheduling of future appointments.
• Participate in pre-visit chart preparation by ensuring required test results and documentation are available in the medical record for practitioner review.
• Ensure the compliance of treatment plans created by the provider.
• Perform a variety of other clerical functions such as scanning, triage of calls, and ensure efficient flow of patients throughout the office.
• Comply with all Health Plus Management policies related to privacy rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Performance Assessments

Physical Requirements

Duties require extensive standing and walking. Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and / or transferring patients. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (2-3 days per week)

Pay : $25 / hour

Full-Time / Part-Time : Part-Time

Exempt / Non-Exempt : Non-Exempt

Position Requirements

Education and Training : High School Diploma or equivalent required, Certified Medical Assistant or a minimum of 6 months experience preferred, Experience with Microsoft Office and NextGen Practice Management application highly preferred, Bilingual Spanish and English a must!

EOE Statement : We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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