Senior Medical Assistant

Northwell•Town of Huntington, NY

17h•$39,290 - $59,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Medical Assistant leads and guides Medical Assistants and provides para-professional nursing care in a Family Medicine practice. The role prepares patients for physician visits, administers and/or records laboratory tests, and helps coordinate patient needs, including preparing and organizing clinic charts. It also supports staff training and workflow, assists with supplies and equipment, and performs the functions of a Medical Assistant.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of a Medical Assisting program at an accredited school, or 1–3 years of Medical Assistant experience, or 1–3 years of Emergency Medical Technician experience with current New York State Department of Health EMT certification, or 1–3 years of CNA experience with a valid current New York State Nursing Assistant Certification.
Specialized certifications as needed.
3–5 years of relevant experience.
At least 3 years of experience.
For the stated experience alternatives, the applicable certification must be current and valid where specified.

Nice To Haves

Experience with EPIC.
Excellent phlebotomy skills.
Skill in taking manual blood pressure readings and vital signs.
Experience performing EKGs.
Experience in a fast-paced Family Medicine practice.

Responsibilities

Lead and guide Medical Assistants in performing their duties.
Provide input for staff performance assessment and evaluation.
Participate in staff orientation and ongoing training.
Help prioritize and assign work in response to workflow fluctuations.
Handle complex issues and act as a resource for staff.
Support management in determining methods and procedures for new tasks.
Serve as a point of contact for vendors.
Perform all functions of a Medical Assistant.
Stock patient rooms and the department with necessary supplies and equipment; audit supplies and equipment and place orders.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate and implement patient care plans.
Record patient histories for medical staff review, as needed.
Perform protocol-based measurements and screenings, including height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, audiometry, and vision testing; record and plot findings in patient charts.
Collect specimens, including drawing blood, or assist physicians and nurses with specimen collection; complete requisitions, label specimens, and route them according to standard procedures.
Perform electrocardiograms in accordance with physician orders, as needed.
Assist physicians and nurses with examinations and procedures, including preparing and draping patients, providing instruments, holding patients as required, and assisting patients after examinations.
Maintain clean and orderly examination rooms and cupboards, and ensure daily par levels of supplies are maintained.
Clearly and accurately record procedure data on appropriate forms and in medical records.
Perform other related duties, including maintaining medical records, processing insurance forms, and preparing financial records.