Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant - Stony Brook Emergency Physicians, UFPC

Location: Commack NY

Schedule: Full Time

Days/Hours: weekdays & weekends, rotating & varied, including holidays

Pay: $20.28 - $25.34

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 (or hiring range) represents Stony Brook CPMP's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting

Responsibilities

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

• 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 is 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 Electrical 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.
• Adheres to protocol for patient flow (1. Reception, 2. Registration, 3. Triage, 4. Labs, 5. Escort to Provider).
• Adheres 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.

Qualifications

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

• 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.