Medical Assistant - NY

Integrated Medical Professionals•Lake Success, NY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRATED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS is the largest multi-specialty urology focused practice in the country. Our doctors and staff are committed to providing the highest level of quality medical services available. Join our team for a rewarding career with a growing health care organization who values our staff as much as we do our patients. This position is in our office located at: 2001 Marcus Avenue N214 Lake Success NY 11042 The position works Monday thru Thursday 10 am to 6 pm and Friday 8 am to 4 pm with flexibility required NO WEEKENDS, NO EVENINGS, NO HOLIDAYS We offer competitive pay as well as PTO, Holiday pay, and comprehensive benefits package! The Medical Assistant - NY supports the delivery of urological services, performs work as required and functions as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team. The Medical Assistant - NY is tasked to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical offices running smoothly. This position collaborates/work with staff within their practice or other professional disciplines within the affiliated medical groups as needed to achieve effective and efficient patient care delivery and the desired patient outcomes.

Requirements

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience (based on State regulation requirements)
6 months experience working within a physician’s office desired.
Urology experience desired.
Certification or Registration preferred.
Ability to perform well in stressful situations.
Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR, Practice Management Solutions.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
Project Management.
Vendor relations (for those MAs that are required to order office and clinical supplies).
Database management.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Urology experience desired.

Responsibilities

Perform various administrative and clinical duties under the direction of their assigned direct supervisor.
Confer with physicians, nursing, and other staff members to coordinate and schedule appointments of patients.
Greet and prepare patients.
Measure and record vital signs.
Record patient interview and history.
Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests.
Assist physicians with exams.
Perform phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens.
Perform basic lab tests.
Perform EKGs after required training.
Perform CPR skills when necessary if BLS Certified.
Prepare accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
Open office in the morning and close in the afternoon.
Assist in maintaining patient logs for lab requests, CT scans and other treatment orders for patients.
Ensure the back office has good flow, keeps rooms full and assists with room turnover.
Perform new patient thorough work-up (x-rays, vitals, new patient packet explanation).
Add medical history on all new patients and update all established patients’ history accurately.
Perform accurate and complete room set-up for physician.
Ensure that all patients medication is updated before physician visit.
Handle set-up for in-office surgical procedures.
Ensure appropriate consent form is completed correctly avoiding the use of too many medical abbreviations within the consent forms.
Scribe as assigned per physician office flow.
Prepare for seeing patients the following day, including patient confirmation for next day visit.
Complete patient medical record requests when necessary.
Assist in the orientation and training of new personnel.
Ensure proper hand off of responsibilities once their task is completed.
Meet established attendance criteria and start work promptly.
Be punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts.
Respect and acknowledge the organization's commitment to cultural diversity, which is expressed through behavior, language and actions.
Consistently demonstrate good use of time and resources.
Ensure that all medical records are accurate and complete for all patients.
Regularly adhere to and support compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned including, but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA & CMS guidelines for Parts C & D on General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned.
Adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations.
Follow the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures.
Maintain the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Immediately report any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department.
Complete the Annual Compliance Training in a timely manner.