Medical Office Assistant (TEMP) FlexStaff

FlexStaff • Town of Islip, NY

10d • $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 records clinical information and specimens, assists clinicians during examinations and procedures, maintains equipment and infection-control standards, and supports patient registration, records, scheduling, and office 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 patient medical records and inform clinicians of findings.
• Obtain specimens from patients 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 needed for specific procedures.
• Ensure patients are appropriately draped and positioned; assist with positioning and holding patients as required.
• Provide requested instruments to clinicians during procedures.
• Assist patients after examinations, procedures, or treatment.
• Prepare, sterilize, and calibrate equipment, and inform the Supervisor of malfunctioning equipment.
• Adhere to infection-control standards in the performance of duties.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED