Medical Office Assistant (TEMP) FlexStaff

FlexStaff • Village of Tarrytown, NY

18h • $22 - $25

About The Position

Performs direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or appropriate clinician, as well as related clerical duties that support operational needs. Prepares patients and examination rooms, obtains and records vital signs and other patient information, collects specimens, and assists clinicians with examinations, procedures, and treatment. Also supports patient registration, medical records, appointment scheduling, telephone calls, and document processing.

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 the clinician of findings.
• Obtain specimens from patients as directed by the 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 required supplies, tools, and equipment for specific procedures.
• Ensure patients are appropriately draped and positioned; assist with positioning and holding patients as required.
• Provide 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