Medical Assistant - OB / GYN

Full-Time Medical Assistant - OB / GYN

Reports To : Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology

131-72 40th Road, Queens, New York, 11354, United States

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and support
• Perform nursing tasks under the direction of the registered nurse or authorized health care providers
• Interview patients and records medical history, take vital signs, and prepare patients for medical visits
• Conduct health / risk screening using standardized tools
• Collect laboratory specimens as ordered
• Assist providers in procedures using sterile or aseptic techniques
• Promote patient self-management by providing patient education, appointment reminders and support in collaboration with the care team
• Facilitate communication for patients and health care providers by providing translation or interpretation as needed
• Complete accurate EMR documentation of patient information and services provided
• Effective teamwork, communication and collaboration as part of practice-wide care team
• Demonstrate curiosity and understanding of patient registration, administrative workflows and prior authorization processes
• Collaborate with the care team to conduct pre-visit planning and post-visit follow-up
• Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) projects and other related activities
• Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; and participating in team problem-solving
• Adapt to changes in practice operations, workflows and patient needs as they emerge
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits