Medical Assistant - Stony Brook Children’s Service, UFPC

Medical Assistant - Stony Brook Children’s Service, UFPC

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Schedule: Full Time (Mon – Fri; 7:30 am – 8 pm; evenings and Saturdays required)

Location: Commack

Pay: $20.28 – $25.34 per hour (range based on experience, education, and market)

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:

• 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.
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• 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. The employee must be able to communicate with patients, staff, and medical providers; move around the office, assist patients, and may be required to lift and/or transfer patients as needed.

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

EEO Statement: CPMP provides equal employment opportunities 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. CPMP expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on these protected categories.