Medical Assistant

SB Clinical Practice Management•Town of Brookhaven, NY

2h•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant at Stony Brook Surgical Associates, UFPC provides support to physicians and other clinical staff by performing routine clinical and clerical work. The role includes rooming patients, recording visit information in the electronic medical record, conducting screening measurements, preparing patients and equipment for exams and procedures, collecting specimens, and performing routine laboratory tests. The Medical Assistant also helps communicate treatment instructions, maintains clean and appropriately stocked examination rooms, and follows applicable HIPAA and OSHA guidelines. Administrative responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling appointments, obtaining outside test results, entering proposed orders for licensed independent provider review, and creating or updating telephone encounters related to patients’ concerns and requests. The role follows established patient-flow and visit-completion protocols and performs other related duties as assigned by management. The position is full-time in Centereach, New York, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; hours may vary. The listed pay range is $20.28–$25.34, with compensation dependent on relevant 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 and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
Computer and/or electronic medical record experience.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with patients, staff, and medical providers.
Ability to move about the office constantly to assist patients, staff, and medical providers.

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 setting up and preparing patients and equipment for examinations and special procedures.
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 and order supplies as needed.
Ensure examination rooms are clean and prepare rooms after each patient and for specific 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 next appointments, schedule outside referrals at the appointed time, and update the visit log.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.