Medical Assistant

SB Clinical Practice Management•Town of Brookhaven, NY

2h•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports physicians and other clinical staff by performing routine clinical and clerical work at Stony Brook Internists, UFPC in Lake Grove, New York. The role includes preparing patients and examination rooms, documenting patient information in the electronic medical record, performing screenings and routine laboratory tests, collecting specimens, and assisting with exams and procedures. The Medical Assistant also communicates instructions to patients, maintains supplies and room cleanliness, follows applicable HIPAA and OSHA guidelines, and performs administrative tasks such as answering phones and scheduling appointments. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a stated pay range of $20.28 to $25.34.

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 regularly 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 measuring procedures, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
Assist with preparing patients and equipment for examinations and special procedures.
Collect blood or 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 clearly and effectively to patients.
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, prepare rooms after each patient, and prepare them for specific procedures as needed.
Follow HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.
Perform administrative duties as needed, including answering phones and scheduling appointments.
Create and update telephone encounters when reporting or responding to 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.