Medical Office Assistant (TEMP) FlexStaff

FlexStaff•Village/Town of Mount Kisco, NY

2d•$22 - $25

About The Position

Performs direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or appropriate clinician and carries out related clerical duties that support operational needs. Prepares patients and examination rooms, collects and documents clinical information and specimens, assists clinicians during examinations and procedures, and supports patient registration, records, scheduling, communications, and related office processes.

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 patient medical records and inform clinicians of findings.
Obtain specimens as directed by a clinician; collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens; complete requisitions, label specimens, and route them according to established procedures.
Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs), as required.
Assist clinicians during examinations, procedures, and treatment, as required.
Secure supplies, tools, and equipment for specific procedures.
Ensure patients are appropriately draped and positioned; provide instruments to clinicians and assist with positioning and 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 in the performance of duties.
Perform clerical duties supporting operational needs, including patient registration as required; process insurance forms, certifications, physician orders, and prescriptions; ensure required patient information and documentation is available in medical records; schedule and confirm appointments; place, receive, and direct phone calls; and file, copy, and distribute documentation.
Perform related duties as required.