Medical Assistant - NY

Integrated Medical Professionals PLLC•Plainview, NY

1d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Radiation Centers is the largest multi-specialty urology and Radiation Therapy focused practice in the country. We are seeking a Medical Assistant - NY to support the delivery of urological services and function as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team. This role performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep medical offices running smoothly and collaborates with staff within their practice or other professional disciplines to achieve effective and efficient patient care delivery and desired patient outcomes. The position is located in our radiation treatment center at 688 Old Country Road, Plainview NY 118003. This role offers no weekends, no evenings, and no holidays.

Requirements

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience (based on State regulation requirements)
6 months experience working within a physician’s office desired.
Urology experience desired.
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 MAs 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.

Nice To Haves

Certification or Registration preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform various administrative and clinical duties under the direction of their assigned direct supervisor.
Confer with physicians, nursing, and other staff members to coordinate and schedule appointments of patients.
Greet and prepare patients.
Measure and record vital signs.
Record patient interview and history.
Prepare patients for examinations and perform routing screening tests.
Assist physicians with exams.
Perform phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens.
Perform basic lab tests.
Perform EKG’s after required training.
Perform CPR skills when necessary if BLS Certified.
Prepare accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
Open office in the morning and close in the afternoon.
Assist in maintaining patient logs for lab requests, CT scans, and other treatment orders.
Ensure the back office has good flow, keeps rooms full, and assists with room turnover.
Perform new patient thorough work-up (x-rays, vitals, new patient packet explanation).
Add medical history on all new patients and update all established patients’ history accurately.
Perform accurate and complete room set-up for physician.
Ensure that all patients’ medication is updated before physician visit.
Handle set-up for in-office surgical procedures.
Ensure appropriate consent form is completed correctly, avoiding the use of too many medical abbreviations.
Scribe as assigned per physician office flow.
Prepare for seeing patients the following day, including patient confirmation for next day visit.
Complete patient medical record requests when necessary.
Assist in the orientation and training of new personnel.
Ensure proper hand-off of responsibilities once their task is completed.
Meet established attendance criteria and start work promptly.
Be punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts.
Respect and acknowledge the organization’s commitment to cultural diversity.
Consistently demonstrate good use of time and resources.
Ensure that all medical records are accurate and complete for all patients.
Regularly adhere to and support compliance and accreditation efforts, including OSHA, HIPAA & CMS guidelines.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned.
Adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including Solaris Health Code of Conduct and policies.
Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
Immediately report any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department.
Complete Annual Compliance Training in a timely manner.