Medical Assistant II - NY TEMPORARY

Integrated Medical Professionals PLLC•Bethpage, NY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRATED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS is the largest multi-specialty urology focused practice in the country, committed to providing high-quality medical services. The Medical Assistant II (MA II) supports the delivery of urological services and functions as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team. This position involves performing routine administrative and clinical tasks to ensure the smooth operation of medical offices. The MA II collaborates with staff within their practice and other professional disciplines to achieve effective and efficient patient care delivery and desired patient outcomes. This temporary position is located at 480 Hicksville Road, Bethpage NY 11714, with no weekend, evening, or holiday work.

Requirements

Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform well in stressful situations.
Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR, Practice Management Solutions.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
Project Management.
Vendor relations (for those MA’s that are required to order office and clinical supplies).
Database management.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience (based on State regulation requirements).

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certification or Registration.
6 months experience working within a physician’s office.
Urology experience.

Responsibilities

Perform various administrative and clinical duties under the direction of their assigned direct supervisor.
Consistently confer with physicians, nursing, and other staff members to coordinate and schedule appointments of patients.
Performs additional responsibilities within the office that encompasses at least 50% of their daily time.
Greets and prepare patients.
Measures and records vital signs.
Records patient interview, history, and chief complaint.
Provides patient education with regards to medications, management of diseases, home treatments and special diets.
Prepares patients for examinations and performs routing screening tests.
Assists physicians with exams.
Performs phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens.
Performs basic lab tests.
After required training - may perform EKG’s.
Assists with X-ray and physician therapy procedures.
If BLS Certified, may perform CPR skills when necessary.
Prepares accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
Opens office in the morning and closes in the afternoon.
Assist in maintaining patient logs for the following: Lab requests, CT scans and other treatment orders for the patients.
Ensures the back office has good flow, keeps rooms full and assists with room turnover.
Performs new patient thorough work-up (x-rays, vitals, new patient packet explanation).
Adds medical history on all new patients and accurately updates all established patients’ history.
Performs accurate and complete room set-up for physician.
Ensures that all patients medication is updated before physician visit.
Handles set-up for in office surgical procedures.
Ensures appropriate consent form is completed correctly avoiding the use of too many medical abbreviations within the consent forms.
Scribe as assigned per physician office flow.
Prepares for seeing patients the following day, including patient confirmation for next day visit.
Completes patient medical record requests when necessary.
Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel.
Assist with other administrative projects and tasks as needed.
Ensures proper hand off of responsibilities once their task is completed.
Meets established attendance criteria and starts work promptly.
Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts.
Respects and acknowledges the organizations commitment to cultural diversity, which is expressed through behavior, language and actions.
Consistently demonstrates good use of time and resources.
Ensures that all medical records are accurate and complete for all patients.
Regularly adheres and supports compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned including, but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA & CMS guidelines for Parts C & D on General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.
Performs other position related duties as assigned.
Adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including Solaris Health Code of Conduct and policies.
Maintain the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with HIPAA.
Immediately report any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department.
Timely completion of Annual Compliance Training.