Medical Assistant

Primary Vascular Care • perdiem • The Bronx • 14h ago

Primary Vascular Care is looking for a Medical Assistant to work 2 days in the Bronx.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ensure proper protocols and company policies and workflow are communicated and executed within the Vascular Care Center recovery room
Assist registered nurse with post procedure patient care needs
Provide post procedure care including comfort, safety, dressing patient, nutritional needs, assisting with relief
Serve as a liaison between physicians, nurses, and patients
Ensure patient's procedure list is completed each day
Assist registered nurse with examinations and procedures
Assist with lifting patients to and from wheelchair, O.R stretcher, and recovery room stretcher
Cover the Front Desk Coordinator duties as needed
Assist Manager of VCC with oversight and restocking of medical equipment and medical supply inventory, office supplies and toiletries
Proper disposal of biohazardous materials and other waste
Function as a team member which includes flexibility, adaptability, and ability to work additional hours when needed
Maintain a professional demeanor with patients, physicians, and coworkers
Comply with all HIPAA regulations and office safety compliance guidelines
Perform miscellaneous duties requested by management and physicians

QUALIFICATIONS:

1+ year of patient care experience required
Active Medical Assistant certificate or diploma required
Medical Assistant Certification preferred
BLS - Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association required
Physical, Vaccines and Titers: PPD/TB, Hep B, MMR, Varicella required
COVID and Flu Vaccine preferred
Must be able to lift and move patients
Ability to travel to multiple Vascular Care Centers
Comfortable working in patient recovery area
Excellent assessment skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills