Dermatology Medical Assistant - Riverhead, NY - Full Time

SB Clinical Practice Management Plan; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Dermatology Associates, UFPC in Riverhead, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff by performing routine clinical and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities include patient prep, vitals, phlebotomy, lab tests, EMR documentation, and ensuring HIPAA/ OSHA compliance; strong customer service and organized patient flow are essential. This is a full-time role with a competitive pay range.

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 EMR experience.

Responsibilities

• Place patients in examination rooms and document vitals and visit reason in EMR.
• Perform screening and measuring procedures (height, weight, BP, pulse, temperature).
• Assist with setting up and preparing the patient and equipment for exams and procedures.
• Collect blood or other laboratory specimens as requested by physician.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Enter proposed orders into EMR for licensed 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.
• 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.
• Adheres to protocol for patient flow (1. Reception, 2. Registration, 3. Triage, 4. Labs, 5. Escort to Provider).
• Adheres 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.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Patient flow management

Education

High school diploma/GED

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Stony Brook Dermatology Associates, UFPC in Riverhead, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff by performing routine clinical and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities include patient prep, vitals, phlebotomy, lab tests, EMR documentation, and ensuring HIPAA/ OSHA compliance; strong customer service and organized patient flow are essential. This is a full-time role with a competitive pay range.