Medical Assistant Details

Medical Assistant

Stony Brook Administrative Services - Centereach, NY

Employment Type : Full-Time

General Summary:

Assist 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 information
• Check vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature), measure height and weight, take EKGs
• Set up equipment, maintain cleanliness of exam rooms, order supplies, keep exam rooms stocked
• Assist with minor procedures, handle specimens.
• Send and receive medical records, obtain lab & test results
• Ensure patient results are reviewed by physician in a timely manner, provide appropriate followup as directed
• Follow HIPAA guidelines
• Other duties as necessary

Category Medical Assistant
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Location Internal Medicine - SBEC
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Position Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant Diploma from accredited institution or community college
• Appropriate Certifications in Medical Assisting, EKGs and Phlebotomy
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Computer skills including knowledge of EMRs

Experience:

• Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility or provider's office
• EKGs, vital signs, venipuncture experience

Shift Days
Tags Benefits/401K/Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/PTO. Days with possible weekend coverage as needed.
Salary Range Commensurate with experience
Position Medical Assistant
Open Date 1/21/2021