Medical Assistant

Company: Stony Brook Administrative Services
Location: Smithtown
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

General Summary:Responsible for performing a variety of duties that may be both clinical and administrative tasks. This includes assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Expected to provide information to patients so that they benefit from the clinical services.Essential Functions:Check schedules, organize patient flow, room patients.Collect patient history including medications and reason for visit, chart in EMR, relay informationCheck vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature), measure height and weight, take EKGsSet up equipment, maintain cleanliness of exam rooms, order supplies, keep exam rooms stockedAssist with minor procedures, handle specimens, do CLIA waived testsSend and receive medical records, obtain Lab & Test ResultsEnsure patient results are reviewed by physician in a timely manner, provide appropriate followup as directedFollow HIPAA guidelinesOther duties as necessaryCategory Medical AssistantExempt/Non-Exempt Non-ExemptLocation North Shore Digestive MedicineFull-Time/Part-Time Full-TimePosition RequirementsEducation:High School Diploma or GEDMedical Assistant Diploma from accredited institution or community collegeAppropriate Certifications in Medical Assisting, EKGs and PhlebotomyKnowledge of Medical TerminologyComputer skills including knowledge of EMRsExperience:Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility or provider's officeAnd/or documented evidence of externship in a medical officeEKGs, vital signs, venipuncture experiencePhysical Demands:Medical Assistants may spend a great deal of their professional day walking, standing, moving and manipulating equipment, as well as lifting and moving objects, equipment and supplies. It is reasonable to anticipate lifting 20-25 pounds in any given day. Bending or twisting of the body may also be a frequent occurrence.Shift -not applicable-Tags Benefits,401K, PTO, Life Insurance. Competitive Salary. Monday- 9-5 Wednesday 8-3 Thursday 7:30-12 Friday 9-2Salary Range $20-$24.98 per hour based on previous experiencePosition Medical AssistantOpen Date 8/12/2024by Jobble

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