Medical Assistant

SB Clinical Practice Management•Patchogue, NY

9d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides support to physicians and other clinical staff by performing routine clinical and clerical work at Stony Brook Family and Preventive Medicine, UFPC. The role includes rooming patients, documenting information in the electronic medical record, taking measurements and vital signs, preparing patients and equipment for exams, collecting specimens, and performing routine laboratory tests. The Medical Assistant also helps patients understand treatment procedures and instructions, maintains clean and properly supplied examination rooms, and performs administrative tasks such as answering phones and scheduling appointments. The position follows established patient-flow and visit-completion protocols and requires adherence to HIPAA and OSHA guidelines. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours that vary and occasional Saturdays. The listed pay range is $20.28–$25.34; compensation varies based on experience, education, and market factors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Exceptional customer service skills and telephone etiquette.
Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
Computer and/or electronic medical record experience.

Responsibilities

Place patients in examination rooms 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 as requested by a physician.
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 when reporting and responding to 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 follow-up appointments, schedule outside referrals at the appointed time, and update the visit log.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.