Medical Assistant II - NY

Integrated Medical Professionals PLLC•Smithtown, NY

21h•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II supports the delivery of urological services and performs routine administrative and clinical tasks that help keep medical offices running smoothly. The role functions as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team and collaborates with practice staff and other professionals as needed to support effective, efficient patient care and desired patient outcomes. Duties are performed under the direction of the assigned direct supervisor. This position is based at 373 Route 111, Suite 7, Smithtown, NY 11787. The schedule has no weekends, evenings, or holidays. Minimal travel is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience, based on state regulation requirements.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to perform well in stressful situations.
Knowledge of healthcare system operations, including EMR and practice management solutions.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
Project management, database management, and strong problem-solving skills.
Vendor relations skills for Medical Assistants required to order office and clinical supplies.
Skill in using computer programs and applications, including Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to deliver exceptional patient service and demonstrate attention to detail.
Ability to comply with HIPAA patient confidentiality requirements.
Physical demands include frequent carrying of 1–25 lbs.; occasional carrying of 26–50 lbs.; seldom pushing or pulling 1–25 lbs. or 100+ lbs.; occasional lifting 1–25 lbs. from floor to chest or waist; and seldom lifting 26–50 lbs. from floor to chest or waist.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification or registration.
Six months of experience working within a physician’s office.
Urology experience.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the assigned direct supervisor.
Confer with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff to coordinate and schedule patient appointments.
Perform additional office responsibilities that account for at least 50% of daily time.
Greet and prepare patients; measure and record vital signs; and record patient interviews, histories, and chief complaints.
Provide patient education regarding medications, disease management, home treatments, and special diets.
Prepare patients for examinations, perform routine screening tests, and assist physicians with examinations.
Perform phlebotomy, collect other laboratory specimens, and perform basic laboratory tests.
Perform EKGs after required training; assist with X-ray and physician therapy procedures; and, if BLS certified, perform CPR when necessary.
Prepare accurate, legal, and ethical documentation and maintain accurate, complete medical records.
Open the office in the morning and close it in the afternoon.
Maintain patient logs for laboratory requests, CT scans, and other treatment orders.
Maintain back-office workflow, keep rooms full, and assist with room turnover.
Complete thorough new-patient work-ups, including X-rays, vital signs, and explanation of the new-patient packet.
Add medical history for new patients and accurately update established patients’ histories.
Set up examination rooms accurately and completely for physicians, and ensure medication lists are updated before physician visits.
Set up in-office surgical procedures and ensure consent forms are completed correctly, avoiding excessive medical abbreviations.
Scribe as assigned according to physician office flow.
Prepare for the following day’s patients, including confirming next-day visits.
Complete patient medical record requests when necessary.
Assist with orientation and training of new personnel and other administrative projects and tasks as needed.
Ensure proper handoff of responsibilities when tasks are completed.
Meet attendance expectations, begin work promptly, and be punctual and dependable for assigned or confirmed shifts.
Respect the organization’s commitment to cultural diversity through behavior, language, and actions.
Use time and resources effectively.
Adhere to and support compliance and accreditation efforts, including OSHA, HIPAA, and CMS guidelines for Parts C and D on General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.
Follow applicable laws and regulations, the Solaris Health Code of Conduct, and Solaris Health and affiliated practice policies and procedures; protect patient health information; report suspected concerns or violations; and complete annual compliance training on time.