Medical Assistant

SB Clinical Practice Management•Town of Brookhaven, NY

2h•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant at Stony Brook Surgical Associates, UFPC provides support to physicians and other clinical staff by performing routine clinical and clerical work. The role includes rooming patients, recording information in the electronic medical record, taking vital signs, assisting with examinations and procedures, collecting specimens, and performing routine laboratory tests. The Medical Assistant also supports patient communication, scheduling, supply management, room preparation, and compliance with HIPAA and OSHA guidelines. This is a full-time position in Lake Grove, New York, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The posted pay range is $20.28–$25.34. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, and market conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette.
Ability to maintain effective, organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
Computer and/or electronic medical record experience.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with patients, staff, and medical providers.
Ability to move about the office constantly to assist patients, staff, and medical providers.

Responsibilities

Room patients and document medications, vital signs, and the main reason for the visit in the electronic medical record.
Perform screening and measurement procedures, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
Assist with preparing patients and equipment for examinations and special procedures.
Collect blood or other laboratory specimens at a physician’s request.
Perform routine laboratory tests.
Enter proposed orders into the electronic medical record for review and approval by a licensed independent provider.
Obtain previous test results from outside laboratories, radiology providers, and physicians’ offices.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to patients clearly and effectively.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies according to regulations.
Maintain adequate medical inventory in each examination room and order supplies as needed.
Ensure examination rooms are clean, prepare rooms after each patient, and prepare them for specific procedures as needed.
Follow HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.
Perform administrative duties as needed, including answering phones and scheduling appointments.
Create and update telephone encounters regarding patients’ medical concerns and requests, and forward them to appropriate staff and medical providers.
Follow the patient-flow protocol: reception, registration, triage, labs, and escort to the provider.
Follow the visit-completion protocol: receive encounter and referral forms, schedule next appointments, arrange outside referrals at the appointed time, and update the visit log.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.