Medical Office Assistant (TEMP) FlexStaff

Northwell • Riverhead, NY

18h • $22 - $25

About The Position

Performs direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or appropriate clinician and related clerical duties supporting operational needs. The role prepares patients and examination rooms, collects and documents clinical information and specimens, assists clinicians during examinations and procedures, maintains equipment and infection-control standards, and supports patient registration, scheduling, records, and communications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a six-month to one-year Medical Assisting course at an accredited school, or one to three years of medical assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, ensuring cleanliness and availability of appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and perform measurement and screening procedures.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Obtain patients’ height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, head circumference, and other required vital statistics; record findings in medical records and inform the clinician.
• Obtain specimens as directed by the clinician; collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens and complete requisitions, label, and route specimens according to established procedures.
• Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs), as required.
• Assist clinicians during examinations, procedures, and treatment; obtain supplies, tools, equipment, and instruments; ensure patients are appropriately draped and positioned; and assist with positioning or holding patients as required.
• Assist patients after examinations, procedures, or treatment.
• Prepare, sterilize, and calibrate equipment; inform the Supervisor of malfunctioning equipment.
• Adhere to infection-control standards while performing duties.
• Perform related clerical duties supporting operational needs.
• Participate in patient registration as required; process insurance forms, certifications, physician orders, prescriptions, and related documents.
• Ensure required patient information and documentation are available in medical records.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments.
• Place, receive, and direct phone calls.
• File, copy, and distribute documentation as required.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED