Medical Assistant - In Patient PACU Full-time Day Shift

Stony Brook University • Stony Brook, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, Medical Assistants provide clinical, laboratory, and clerical support in a hospital setting. They assist physicians and other medical personnel with patient care, prepare patients for procedures and examinations, record vital patient data, and perform routine laboratory procedures such as phlebotomy, specimen collection, and specimen processing. They also provide support by greeting and directing patients, producing reports, answering telephones, and gathering and entering data.

This is a nonsupervisory position in which clinical duties are performed at least 50% of the time according to prescribed procedures. Medical Assistants work under the direct supervision and guidance of nursing personnel. Supervisors instruct staff in special procedures and techniques, review work, and provide direction. Abnormal findings are referred to a supervisor for review and further intervention. Medical Assistants share pertinent patient-care information with physicians and nursing personnel and summon assistance during emergencies. They do not perform duties requiring professional judgment, critical thinking, assessment, or skilled care.

The position is part of New York's Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program. During the program, the position may be filled through a noncompetitive appointment without an examination, provided candidates meet the title's minimum qualifications. Temporary appointments may be made; the posting describes a potential transition to permanent noncompetitive status and, later, competitive status under the program.

The position may be designated essential, requiring staff to remain at or report to work during institutional emergencies. Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts. Respiratory protection may be required, which may prohibit facial hair. Before starting, the selected candidate must complete a pre-employment physical and medical clearance, an electronic reference check with at least three professional references, a four-panel drug screen, regulatory pre-employment screenings, and provide copies of required New York State licenses or certificates.

Requirements

• By the application filing date, have either one year of full-time experience performing clinical and clerical support activities in a health-care setting or completion of a medical assistant program at a college, university, technical school, or vocational school.
• Be physically capable of safely executing the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR).
• BLS or Heart Saver certification.
• Current Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document screening and measurement procedures, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and EKG.
• Maintain cleanliness in each patient room.
• Order supplies as needed and maintain stock and inventory in patient-care areas.
• Prepare patients for examinations and laboratory tests, answer routine procedural questions, assist physicians during examinations, and chaperone patients during clinical exams.
• Prepare and distribute patient information packets about illnesses and medical procedures.
• Assist patients who have difficulty ambulating and escort or transport them to other areas.
• Check laboratory orders, process patient orders, and collect specimens as ordered.
• Pre-clean, prepare, and high-level disinfect instruments according to established procedures, and dispose of contaminated supplies appropriately.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• Under a registered nurse's or physician's direction, obtain peripherally drawn blood specimens and transmit 12-lead EKGs.
• Obtain and document point-of-care blood glucose results, notify the registered nurse of results, and perform glucometer quality-control checks.
• Follow hospital policies for HIPAA, OSHA, universal precautions, and patient identification.
• Summon assistance and obtain needed equipment during emergencies.
• Greet patients and families, direct and escort them, answer routine visitor questions, monitor patient flow, and communicate with patients as needed.
• Answer, screen, and route telephone calls; take accurate messages; refer problematic calls; page staff; and contact other hospital areas for information.
• Answer routine patient questions.
• Reorder medical and office supplies using established automated and manual purchase-order processes.

Benefits

• Generous leave.
• Health insurance.
• Participation in the state pension system.
• Some positions may include annual supplemental pay, such as location pay for certain full-time positions and shift differentials where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed