Medical Assistant

Location: Lake Grove, NY

About the Role

This position requires the medical assistant to provide support to physicians and other clinical staff. The Medical Assistant performs routine clinical and clerical work.

Responsibilities

• Place patients in the examination rooms and document using the electronic medical record, medications, vitals, and main reason for the visit.
• Perform screening and measuring procedures, which include but are not limited to, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature.
• Assist with setting up and preparing the patient and equipment for exams and special procedures as needed.
• Collect blood or other laboratory specimens as requested by physician.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Enter proposed orders into Electronic Medical Record for licensed independent provider review and approval.
• Obtain previous test results from outside labs, radiology, physicians’ offices, etc.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to the patient in a clear and effective manner.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies according to regulations.
• Maintain an adequate supply of medical inventory in each exam room.
• Ensure the cleanliness of each exam room. Prepare rooms after each patient and for specific procedures as needed.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Ensure HIPAA and OSHA guidelines are followed at all times.
• Perform administrative duties when needed; answering phones, scheduling appointments, etc.
• Create and update telephone encounters when reporting and responding to patients’ medical concerns and requests; forward to appropriate staff and medical providers.
• Adhere to protocol for patient flow (1. Reception, 2. Registration, 3. Triage, 4. Labs, 5. Escort to Provider).
• Adhere to Visit Completion Protocol (1. Receive encounter and referral forms, 2. Schedule next appointments, 3. Schedule outside referrals at appointed time, 4. Update visit log).
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must have exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette.
• Must have ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• Must have computer and/or EMR experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, staff, and medical providers. The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• This position is active and requires the employee to constantly move about in the office to assist patients, staff, and medical providers.
• Any additional physical demands will be outlined and provided by management.

Schedule

Full Time Days

• Monday-Friday, days and hours vary
• Evenings required

Pay

$20.28 - $25.34 per hour

Our compensation philosophy aims to provide marketable compensation programs and to compensate employees based on relevant experience and education. Individual compensation discussions begin during the hiring process and may occur during job review and promotional opportunities. Salaries vary depending on experience, education, and current market for the position. Human Resources determines the external and internal equitable salary for each employee. The above salary range represents Stony Brook CPMP’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.