Medical Assistant

SB Clinical Practice Management•Town of Brookhaven, NY

14d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports physicians and other clinical staff by performing routine clinical and clerical work at Neurology Associates of Stony Brook, UFPC in Lake Grove, New York. The role involves rooming patients, documenting information in the electronic medical record, taking and recording vital signs, preparing patients and equipment for examinations and procedures, collecting specimens, and conducting routine laboratory tests. The Medical Assistant also helps patients understand treatment procedures and physician instructions, maintains exam rooms and supplies, 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 managing telephone encounters about patient concerns and requests. The position follows established patient-flow and visit-completion protocols and may include other related duties assigned by management. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with hours between 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The stated pay range is $20.28–$25.34; compensation may vary according to experience, education, and market factors.

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, 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 measurement procedures, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
Prepare patients and equipment for examinations and special procedures as needed.
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 regarding 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.