Job Description

Career Opportunities at Summit Health and CityMD

Summit Health and CityMD form a physician-driven, patient-centric network, committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our unique network was created by the 2019 merger between Summit Medical Group, one of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s premier independent multispecialty medical groups, and CityMD, the leading urgent care provider in the New York metropolitan area. Together, Summit Health and CityMD deliver a more intuitive, comprehensive, and responsive care experience for every patient, regardless of the stage of life or health condition, through high-quality primary, specialty, and urgent care.

We are continually growing to meet the needs of our patients and deliver exceptional care to an even greater population. Summit Health now has more than 2,800 providers across more than 80 specialty areas, 13,000 employees, and over 370 locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Central Oregon. CityMD has over 150 locations across the tri-state. We share a vision of improving the way health care needs are addressed by offering timely, high-quality, comprehensive care with an exceptional patient experience. Together, we provide the best possible care to every patient in every neighborhood.

Join our team!

Summit Health and CityMD are dedicated to hiring and retaining the right talent who will contribute to our ongoing expansion and success. We work to set clear goals and expectations, while regularly managing performance and cultivating personal and team capabilities within a positive, collaborative environment that recognizes and rewards success. We strive to make each team member\'s experience at our company inspiring. Explore our open positions and apply to become a part of the Summit Health and CityMD family.



Essential Job functions:

• Responsible for assisting physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow/care, procedures, scheduling hospital and ambulatory admissions.
• Schedules and enters diagnostic tests and procedures into orders management system, following all appropriate workflows.
• Responsible for coordinating required testing prior to admission and ensuring all information and consents are on site for patient\xe2\x80\x99s admission/procedure.
• Arranges types and distributes surgery schedule.
• Accurately completes any/all necessary forms for the patient.
• Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.
• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.
• Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents known allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
• Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR..
• Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
• Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste
• Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.
• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.

General Job functions:

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of booking and scheduling inpatient, outpatient and special procedures.
• Arranges for specialty equipment/ services as needed.
• Interacts with outside vendors / contracted services as needed.
• Demonstrates understanding of submission of necessary documents for hospital and our patient procedures.
• Verbalizes procedure for collection of pre-admission testing data.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of insurance and pre-certification requirements.
• Demonstrates working knowledge for rescheduling and canceling procedures.
• Logs surgical procedures as needed.
• Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with physicians and nursing staff.
• Other job duties as required.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.

• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks:

• Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes
• Loud noises
• Vibration
• Extreme temperatures
• Confined spaces
• Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
• Magnetic fields
• Radiation
• Sharps
• Latex
• Combative Patients/Visitors

Blood-borne Pathogens:

• Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, or tissue specimens.
• Contact with patients or patient specimens are possible.
• Unplanned or unexpected exposure.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• High School graduate/GED required. Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification Required
• Heart saver certification required.
• 2-4 years experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Total Rewards at Summit Health CityMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. Summit Health highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. We strive to provide a valuable suite of benefits, wellness programs, compensation, time off, and resources to support the wellbeing and personal needs of team members and their families at various stages of life and in their professional career. Collectively, we call these "Total Rewards\xe2\x80\x9c.

Here at Summit Health, our total rewards include, but are not limited to:

We\xe2\x80\x99ve Got You Covered - Health coverage is vital, and it begins as soon as the 1st of the month after you start employment.

Build a Healthy Foundation \xe2\x80\x93 Various medical plan options, HDHP with HSA option and employer contribution, and waived copays at CityMD Urgent Cares.

Enhance Your Health Coverage \xe2\x80\x93 Dental and vision insurance, plus healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.

Safeguard Your Household \xe2\x80\x93 Company paid EAP and life insurance, plus optional supplemental life, pet, and legal plan insurance.

Protect Against the Unexpected \xe2\x80\x93 Voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance.

Retirement Investing - 401(k) plan with company match every pay period to help you build towards your retirement.

Work/Life Balance - Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and more so employees can take a break or care for themselves and their family.

Paid Maternity Leave - Paid time off for the birth of a child to assist with important time away while welcoming the newest addition to your family.

Reach Professional Goals \xe2\x80\x93 Tuition reimbursement, annual compensation and bonus program, and internal growth opportunities.

Financial Wellness - Educational webinars, resources, and tools to help foster financial literacy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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