Full Time - Senior Certified Medical Assistant - Amityville

Sun River Health • Amityville, NY

6d • $22 - $24

About The Position

The Senior Medical Assistant is a member of the medical care team and is
responsible for assisting nursing and medical provider/staff with a prescribed
set of duties in the provision of patient care. This position also performs
clerical duties, acts as receptionist and communicates with all disciplines.

Requirements

• Education: High School/GED
• Certification: Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Verbalizes knowledge of and adherence to OSHA standards for blood- borne pathogens; Utilizes appropriate technique in performing venipuncture to obtain blood specimens in accordance with agency procedure.
• Ensure and maintain an adequate inventory of all necessary supplies, including medical equipment, forms and other inventory that might be appropriate or required by the physician.
• Adheres to Front Desk Protocol for patient flow (1. Reception, 2. Registration, 3. Triage, 4. Escort to Provider, 5. Labs, 6. Discharge and follow up appointments).
• Responsible for performing, training, and documenting CLIA controls
• Completes or assists in the completion of various patient forms such as insurance claims, disability forms, medication approvals, etc.
• Ensures faxed documents are processed and distributed/assigned to appropriate provider
• Coordinates discharge process - schedules, all f/u appointments, referrals, radiology, transportation, prior approvals, etc.
• Assist in procedures that are appropriate relative to the Company’s policy and/or general clinical operating standards as requested – GYN, EKG, etc.
• Coordinates and facilitate orientation of new medical technicians
• Maintains podiatry equipment in accordance with OSHA and infection control standards
• Maintains standard precautions in the provision of direct patient care; obtain vital signs before visits- including height, weight, vision screening, glucose tests, peak flow measures, etc.
• Assists the Nurse Care Coordinator with monitoring emergency supplies – O2 tanks, defib pads/battery, and emergency medication boxes - and promptly reports malfunction, missing or damaged equipment to the NCC.
• Responsible for documenting specimen refrigerator and lab room temperatures daily
• Refers clients with insurance issues to insurance specialists; communicates with Nursing Administration for visit approval as needed.
• Responsible for all Lab functions – clinic liaison for lab issues, performs phlebotomy, replenishes lab supplies, etc.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
• Life and Disability Coverage: Financial protection for you and your loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings options.
• Commuter and Transit Benefits: Assistance with your daily commute to make your journey to work easier.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work-related issues.
• Employee Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on various products and services as a valued member of our team.
• Provider Incentive Compensation Program: Quality & Productivity.
• Provider Professional License, Certification and DEA Fees Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees