Medical Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: 728 N MAIN ST - SPRING VALLEY, NY, Position Type: Regular, Salary Range: $22.00 - $27.00Hourly, Job Shift: Full Time, Your privacy is important to us. All applications are strictly confidential.

Refuah Health is a federally qualified health center offering comprehensive care in Rockland and Sullivan Counties. We are over one hundred healthcare professionals strong with three decades’ experience providing unparalleled patient care.  As an FQHC, we specialize in accessible and affordable care for low income and high-risk residents. We believe in the power of people to create great care and we are inviting the best healthcare professionals to build their career with us!

We are seeking Medical Assistants to support our multidisciplinary healthcare team. The Medical Assistant functions in a support role under the direction of the nurse in providing direct patient care and related activities as assigned.

Why Refuah?

Join a collegial team of healthcare professionals
Five modern state of the art facilities
Flexible schedules for maximum work-life balance
New graduates and experienced candidates encouraged to apply

Medical Assistant Responsibilities:

The medical assistant works 1:1 with a physician to ensure a smooth workflow and assists physicians with examination, diagnostic procedures and treatment. 
Assist physicians and physician assistants with preparing patients for examinations and procedures.
Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, obtain and document patient history and chief complaint, and prepare them for the office visit.
Prepare all medication prescriptions, physical therapy orders, diagnostic testing orders, and others in accordance with the physician’s direction.
Provide patient education with regards to office policies, medications, management of disease, home treatments, and special diets using appropriate medical terminology as directed by the physician.
Respond to patient phone calls and assist with their needs.
Calling prescriptions into the pharmacy for the physician.
Exhibit appropriate and professional legal and ethical conduct.
Maintain supplies, equipment, stocking, and sterilizing instruments ensuring work cores and patient rooms are presentable.
Overtime is regularly required.  

Refuah Benefits:

Competitive Compensation: Our salaries are in line with fair market value, reflecting your skills and dedication.
Comprehensive Benefits: We provide full benefits, including life, health, dental, and vision coverage, ensuring your well-being.
Financial Planning: Benefit from our 403B plan, ensuring your financial security for the future.
Tax Advantages: Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Cards.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous PTO accruals and up to 13 Paid Holidays.

Live, Work and Play in Rockland:

Situated along the majestic Hudson River
Easy drive to New York City and airports
Scenic waterfront villages
Mountain vistas and parks; hiking and biking trails
Prestigious schools and universities
Vibrant health, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and construction industries

Qualifications: What You Bring to Refuah:

High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred

Previous clinical experience (outpatient preferred)

Current Medical Assistant Certification preferred, but not required

Ability to project a pleasant and professional image

Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team

Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with patients and other employees

Ability to read, write, understand and speak English in a clear and concise manner

Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform a variety of tasks and skills in the area of assignment

Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards

Hours: Daytime, one evening per week, Fridays and available on weekends

Overtime is regularly required.  

Eligible to Work in the US

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts:

Exposed to possible blood borne pathogens, infectious waste and radiation.

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward.

Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make out distinctions in sound.

Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Apply Today:

If you are a dedicated Medical Assistant looking to make a positive impact in your community, we invite you to apply. Join Refuah in transforming the healthcare experience. Apply now to be a part of our dynamic medical team.

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