Medical Assistant

External•Brooklyn, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs a variety of duties under the direction of a healthcare provider, focusing on patient care, administrative tasks, and maintaining clinic operations. Key responsibilities include screening patients, recording vital signs, assisting with examinations, scheduling appointments, handling laboratory specimens, and managing medical records. The role requires maintaining communication with health agencies for reporting and ensuring the proper functioning and stocking of examination rooms.

Requirements

Minimum formal education of High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year job-related experience
Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff
Securing and ensuring Confidentiality of sensitive information
Able to communicate effectively and maintain patient records, files, report and other correspondence
Ability to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Certification and Training from a Vocational/Technical or Career Program
Medical Assistant Certification
Excellent customer service skills
Basic computer skills
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Screen all patients for medical histories
Record vital signs
Perform EKG
Record X-Ray and/or Sonogram in patient medical record charts
Prepare patient for examination
Assist the provider as necessary during the examination
Schedule patients for follow up as necessary
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
Perform phlebotomy
Ensure the appropriate disposal of contaminated supplies
Prepare instruments for sterilization
Stock examination rooms
Order supplies as necessary
Maintain communication with various health agencies (immunization reporting, communicable diseases etc.) to ensure patient information is updated
Move equipment when or where necessary
Assist in the examination and treatment of patient
Operate equipment and perform EKG as indicated
Prepare patient medical record (chart) and/or EMR with appropriate intake sheets
Gather information, complaints, take vital signs, perform various tests as ordered
Log Laboratory and Radiology results in patient medical record and/or EMR
Perform directives as requested by the various physicians
Complete various forms for Medical, Physical, Disability, and Schools
Track inventory for supplies, vaccines etc.
Interview patient
Ensure chart is available, with relevant lab work and test reports if indicated, for the provider when the provider sees the patient
Assist with maintaining the patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas
Assist in escorting patients and specimens throughout the facility
Set up examination rooms for various primary and specialty care physicians
Distribute appropriate educational material to patient as directed
Assist in the authorization of prescription refills as directed by the physician
Recall or Reschedule patients as instructed
Intake of patient medical history prior to provider examination
Complete time out form
Perform point of care testing including nasal and throat swab
Perform CIR updating
Perform STD reporting
Track temperature in refrigerator/freezer; complete appropriate forms
Perform other duties as required