Medical Assistant - Astoria
About The Position
ENT and Allergy Associates, New York & New Jersey's premier ENT and Allergy medical practice, is seeking a self-motivated, people-friendly full time Certified Medical Assistant for our Astoria office. Hourly: $23/hr Responsibilities Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries. Prepares patients for their appointment by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; and telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies. Educates patients by providing medication and instructions; answering questions. Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results. Keeps inventory of supplies. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
Requirements
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
- Must be able to work in independently
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required, with preference given to candidates holding certifications such as CMA or RMA.
- Alternatively, candidates with any of the following qualifications will be considered: Bachelor's degree in Biology or Emergency Medical Technician certification or Five years of continuous experience working as a Medical Assistant.
Nice To Haves
- NextGen is a plus
- Previous experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
- Prepares patients for their appointment by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
- Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; and telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies.
- Educates patients by providing medication and instructions; answering questions.
- Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
- Keeps inventory of supplies.
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Company paid long term disability
- Flexible spending account
- Company paid life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- 401k
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
