Medical Assistant

SB Clinical Practice Management•Town of Brookhaven, NY

20d•$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 Children’s Service, UFPC in Patchogue, New York. The role includes documenting patient information in the electronic medical record, assisting with examinations and procedures, collecting specimens, performing routine laboratory tests, and helping patients understand treatment instructions. The Medical Assistant also maintains exam rooms and supplies, supports patient flow and visit completion, and performs administrative tasks such as answering phones and scheduling appointments. The schedule is full time, with shifts scheduled between 7:30 AM and 8:00 PM, including 1–2 evening shifts per week ending at 8:00 PM and 1–2 Saturdays per month. Schedules are communicated in advance. The listed pay range is $20.28–$25.34.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Exceptional customer service skills and telephone etiquette.
Ability to maintain effective, organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
Computer and/or electronic medical record experience.

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 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 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, 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 concerning patients’ medical concerns and requests, and forward them to appropriate staff and medical providers.
Follow patient-flow protocol: reception, registration, triage, labs, and escort to provider.
Follow 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 assigned by management.