Per Diem Medical Assistant - Riverhead
About The Position
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a per diem Medical Assistant for its Riverhead location. The role prepares examination rooms, equipment, and patients for providers; gathers medical histories and vital signs; explains treatment procedures; and assists providers during examinations. The Medical Assistant may collect specimens using appropriate protocols and is responsible for maintaining clean examination rooms, supplies, and required logs. The position also includes updating and filing medical records, completing insurance forms and other administrative tasks, and entering information into the electronic medical record (EMR).
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or two years of Medical Assistant experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Medical Assistant certification.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the order and cleanliness of examination rooms, keep supplies at required par levels, and dispose of expired supplies according to procedure.
- Complete required logs and equipment checks, which may include refrigerator, eyewash, sample medication, and AED checks.
- Monitor appointment schedules and keep providers informed about patient flow and timeliness.
- Comply with HIPAA guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Prepare examination rooms and equipment; disinfect clinical equipment and prepare instruments for examinations or procedures.
- Escort patients to examination rooms, review medical histories, take and document vital signs, height, weight, and screenings, and ensure patients are properly undressed and draped.
- Assist providers during examinations by supplying instruments and assisting patients after procedures or examinations.
- Collect specimens using appropriate protocols, including infection control; enter specimen information into the computer, label and route specimens, track results, notify providers of results, and notify patients of test or laboratory results as directed by the provider.
- Update and file patient medical records, complete insurance forms and other administrative tasks, and enter information into the EMR.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, a time-off program, employee resource groups, and a holistic employee wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
