Certified Medical Assistant

CHARACTRISTICS DUTIES: May include, but not limited to the following:

• Assist physicians with patient treatment and procedures, including venipuncture
• Take vital signs: temperature, weight, height, blood pressure, conduct blood, urine tests and other measurements as needed
• Provide phlebotomy and EKG services
• Retrieve lab results from CUMC or NYPH labs, as well as outside labs
• Enter A1C and blood glucose measurements into EPIC
• Maintain clean and orderly patient exam rooms, assistant stations and workrooms
• Responsible for prescription follow up with physician
• Maintain supplies in physician exam rooms, as well as phlebotomy and lab supplies
• Responsible for cross-covering
• Employee will ensure patient centered care by demonstrating behaviors that reflect a Culture of Service and will strive to meet the expectations of the “Seven Competencies”. The seven competencies for a “Wow” experience are as follows:

1. Effective Communication

2. Job Knowledge

3. Patient Centered Care

4. Empathy

5. Collaboration and Teamwork

6. Pride and Excellence

7. Integrity and Credibility

• Any other related duties as assigned

Position Qualification:

Minimum Education: HS Diploma or the equivalent in education, training and experience in a clinical practice preferred. MA certification required.

Minimum Qualification: 0-2 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (Spanish), knowledge of EPIC billing and scheduling systems preferred