Medical Assistant Jobs

Medical Assistant - Stony Brook Children's Service, UFPC

Location: Commack, NY

Schedule: Full time

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM; evenings and Saturdays required

Pay: $20.00 - $24.98

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.

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

Job Duties & Essential Functions

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

Required Qualifications

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

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 may require the employee to constantly move about in the building to assist patients, building security, building management, building tenants, building director, other staff and medical providers. Any additional physical demands will be outlined and provided by management.

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of CPMP.

CPMP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

CPMP expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. Improper interference with the ability of CPMP’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

ID: 2023-2932

Department: PEDIATRICS

External Company Name: SB Clinical Practice Management