Medical Assistant

This position is a hybrid of administrative and clinical duties, including but not limited to the following:

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, I will assist with the essential duties and responsibilities associated with:

• Scheduling and documenting patient treatment

• Clinical functions that may include but are not limited to; vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, EMR documentation

• Maintaining a safe environment by following safety rules and regulations.

• HIPAA Compliance – complies with all Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy administration duties:

• Operates and monitors hyperbaric chamber and other hyperbaric support systems

• Hyperbaric chamber maintenance and cleaning as required

• Document all care provided accurately & completely according to practice policies including vital signs, and pre & post health screenings, response to treatments as needed

• Recognize change in the patient’s condition and intervene appropriately

• Appreciate the general principles of wound homeostasis, infection control and wound healing control policies

• Know and demonstrate knowledge of the risks and potential side effects of exposure to hyperbaric doses of oxygen, such as barotrauma, oxygen toxicity, hypoglycemia, and decompression sickness

• Ensure proper consent is complete prior to starting session.
• Performs procedure appropriately and displays the ability to answer patient's questions and concerns regarding this therapy.
• Document all care provided accurately & completely according to practice policies including vital signs, and pre & post health screenings, response to treatments as needed
• Recognize change in the patient’s condition and intervene appropriately
• Appropriately turn down and organize room for the next therapy patient

Duties associated with the lab when covering for phlebotomy:

• Completes appropriate consents prior to collection of limited coverage tests

• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection

• Sends specimens to appropriate laboratories

• Processes in-house and in-coming reports

• Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs

• Properly identifies and verifies patients and specimens

• Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed

• Complies with regulatory agency standards. Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures

• Properly disposes of hazardous materials

• Maintains a clean working environment

• Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Holistic Medicine
• Hyperbaric Medicine
• Infectious Disease
• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Delmar, NY 12054: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person