Medical Assistant

SB Clinical Practice Management•Commack, NY

10d•$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 Emergency Physicians, UFPC in Commack, New York. The role supports patient care through examination-room preparation, screening and measurement procedures, specimen collection, routine laboratory testing, electronic medical record documentation, and communication of treatment instructions. It also includes administrative duties, patient-flow coordination, and maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms while following HIPAA and OSHA guidelines. This is a per-diem position with variable coverage across a seven-day operation. On-call and sick coverage are needed. Candidates who can work weekends, holidays, and summer breaks are strongly preferred. The posted pay range is $20.28–$25.34; compensation varies based on experience, education, and market considerations.

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 that ensure timely patient flow.
Computer and/or electronic medical record experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for candidates able to work weekends, holidays, and summer breaks.

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.
Prepare patients and equipment for examinations and special procedures as needed.
Collect blood and 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, order supplies as needed, and ensure rooms are clean and prepared after each patient and for procedures.
Follow HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.
Perform administrative duties as needed, including answering phones and scheduling appointments.
Create and update telephone encounters concerning 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 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.