Job description

The Medical Assistant works as part of a health care team by assisting the physician in providing high quality patient care in a professional, efficient and safe manner. The Medical Assistant will also provide personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to patients.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

OFFICE VISITS:

• Introduces self to patient while escorting patient into exam room
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height, as needed
• Assist patient and physician throughout the visit
• Collects, labels and processes specimens accurately
• Maintains clean patient exam rooms
• Assemble and use equipment appropriate to specific medical practice
• Prepare instruments for sterilization and dispose of contaminated supplies, as needed
• Communicates delays effectively when necessary
• Manage time efficiently for the practice to maintain patient flow

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Provides clerical support to patients such as but not limited to making appointments, booking procedures, obtaining pre-authorizations and answering telephones
• Manages medical inventory and supply ordering based on par levels
• Keep relevant knowledge up-to-date and apply to everyday practice
• Effectively communicates with all team members to support a cohesive work environment

CHARTING:

• Enters patient information into the computer accurately
• Manages the physician’s desktop accurately and in a timely and efficient manner

Required Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant certificate or completion of a MA or phlebotomy program required
• Medical office experience preferred
• Must be able to multitask in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Phlebotomy certification and experience is a plus
• Demonstrates positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong computer skills​, EMR experience preferred

Pay Range $18.00 to $23.00

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bayside, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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