Medical Assistant Jobs

Medical Assistant - Stony Brook Children's Service, UFPC

Location: Smithtown, NY

Schedule: Part Time (20-25 Hours per week)

Days/Hours: Evenings and Saturdays required

Pay: $20.00 - $24.98

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

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