Medical Assistant - Astoria

ENT and Allergy Associates • New York, NY

124d • $23

About The Position

ENT and Allergy Associates, New York & New Jersey's premier ENT and Allergy medical practice, is seeking a self-motivated, people-friendly full time Certified Medical Assistant for our Astoria office. The position offers an hourly wage of $23/hr.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to work independently.
• NextGen experience is a plus.
• Previous experience is a plus.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required, with preference given to candidates holding certifications such as CMA or RMA.
• Alternatively, candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Biology or Emergency Medical Technician certification or five years of continuous experience working as a Medical Assistant will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
• Prepares patients for their appointment by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; and telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Educates patients by providing medication and instructions; answering questions.
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Keeps inventory of supplies.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Company paid long term disability
• Flexible spending account
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401k
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees