Medical Assistant - NY

Integrated Medical Professionals•Flushing, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the delivery of urological services and performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to help medical offices run smoothly. Working under the direction of an assigned direct supervisor, the Medical Assistant collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and other professionals to coordinate care and support effective patient outcomes. The position is based at the office at 35-30 Francis Lewis Blvd, Flushing, NY 11358. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; there are no weekends, evenings, or holidays. Minimal travel is required. The role includes greeting and preparing patients, recording vital signs and histories, preparing patients for examinations, assisting physicians, collecting specimens, performing basic laboratory tests, and maintaining accurate patient records. After required training, the Medical Assistant may perform EKGs; if BLS certified, the employee may perform CPR when necessary. Administrative and office duties include coordinating appointments, maintaining patient logs, preparing rooms and supplies, handling records requests, supporting office opening and closing, and assisting with new staff orientation and training. The employer offers competitive pay and a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance; a health savings account; paid sick time, paid time off, and paid holidays; profit sharing; and a retirement plan. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience, subject to state regulations. Certification or registration is preferred. Six months of physician-office experience and urology experience are desired.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience, subject to state regulation requirements.
Ability to perform well in stressful situations.
Knowledge of healthcare systems operations, including EMR and practice management solutions.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
Project management skills.
Vendor-relations skills for Medical Assistants required to order office and clinical supplies.
Database management skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to deliver exceptional patient service throughout interactions.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Compliance with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
6 months of experience working within a physician’s office is desired.
Certification or registration is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Urology experience is desired.
Medical Assistant certification or registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the assigned direct supervisor.
Coordinate and schedule patient appointments in consultation with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff members.
Greet and prepare patients; measure and record vital signs; record patient interviews and histories.
Prepare patients for examinations, perform routine screening tests, and assist physicians with exams.
Perform phlebotomy and collect other laboratory specimens; perform basic laboratory tests.
After required training, perform EKGs; if BLS certified, perform CPR skills when necessary.
Prepare accurate, legal, and ethical documentation and ensure medical records are accurate and complete.
Open the office in the morning and close it in the afternoon.
Maintain patient logs for lab requests, CT scans, and other treatment orders.
Maintain back-office flow, keep rooms full, and assist with room turnover.
Complete thorough new-patient workups, including x-rays, vital signs, and explanation of the new-patient packet.
Add medical history for new patients and accurately update established patients’ histories.
Set up rooms completely and accurately for physicians and ensure patient medications are updated before physician visits.
Set up in-office surgical procedures and ensure consent forms are completed correctly, avoiding excessive medical abbreviations.
Scribe as assigned based on physician office flow.
Prepare for the following day’s patients, including confirming next-day visits.
Complete patient medical-record requests when necessary.
Assist with orientation and training of new personnel and ensure proper handoff of responsibilities.
Meet attendance expectations, start work promptly, and be punctual and dependable for assigned or confirmed shifts.
Demonstrate respect for cultural diversity and make effective use of time and resources.
Adhere to and support compliance and accreditation efforts, including OSHA, HIPAA, and CMS guidelines for Parts C and D, General Compliance, and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.
Follow the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and applicable policies, protect patient health information, report suspected concerns or violations, and complete annual compliance training.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned.