Medical Assistant Floater - Long Island

ENT and Allergy Associates • Levittown, NY

34d • $23

About The Position

ENT and Allergy Associates is seeking a self-motivated, people-friendly full time Medical Assistant Floater for our Long Island office locations. The Medical Assistant Floater will cover: Valley Stream, Levittown, Melville, Riverhead, Southampton, and Plainview. A Medical Assistant Floater can also cover other offices in the Long Island area, when needed. Hourly: $23/hr

Requirements

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to work in independently
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required, with preference given to candidates holding certifications such as CMA or RMA.
• Alternatively, candidates with any of the following qualifications will be considered:
• Schedule can vary based on the office/physician that you will be covering for the day.

Nice To Haves

• NextGen is a plus
• Previous experience is a plus

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

• We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Company paid long term disability, Flexible spending account, Company paid life insurance, Voluntary life insurance, 401k, Pet insurance.
• This position qualifies for commuter benefits including $5,000 annual car allowance, mileage, parking, tolls reimbursement, and $900 annual cell phone allowance.

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