Clinical Medical Assistant & Front Desk Coordinator

Stony Brook Administrative Services; Wyandanch (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits/PTO

Job summary

Stony Brook Administrative Services Wyandanch Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist to coordinate daily clinical operations and support front desk scheduling, ensuring high-quality patient care.

The role requires 3+ years in a busy physician practice, EMR experience (Cerner), EKG skills, strong computer literacy, and bilingual ability to serve diverse patients.

Qualifications

• At least three years of prior experience working as a Medical Assistant in a busy physician practice.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of both clerical and clinical practices and procedures.
• Candidate should have excellent computer skills and some knowledge of using an electronic medical record and various other computer applications needed to perform the job.
• Skills and competency in performing the EKGs.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate lead Medical Assistant for need of placing patients in the examination rooms and document for the physician the medication log, vitals and the main reason for the visit in Cerner EMR.
• Perform screening and measuring procedures according to protocol, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature and EKG; record findings in Cerner and E-Prescribing data.
• Assist the Lead Medical Assistant with the physician's flow to maintain schedule.
• Draw blood when necessary and copy patient insurance cards for requisitions.
• Maintain room cleanliness and assist in obtaining radiology reports and outside physician documentation.
• Schedule ancillary services and other procedures; scan patient charts into EMR.
• Call in renewal of prescriptions as directed by physician and review changes.
• Secure all medications/needles in a locked cabinet and ensure timely follow-up on results.

Skills

EKG competency

Bilingual

Computer skills

EMR knowledge

Medical terminology

Clerical/clinical skills

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Stony Brook Administrative Services Wyandanch Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist to coordinate daily clinical operations and support front desk scheduling, ensuring high-quality patient care.

The role requires 3+ years in a busy physician practice, EMR experience (Cerner), EKG skills, strong computer literacy, and bilingual ability to serve diverse patients.