FT Receptionist/Medical Assistant needed for busy Primary Care Office

CareMed Primary and Urgent Care PC; Selden (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Caremed Primary and Urgent Care PC in Selden, NY is seeking a full-time Receptionist/Medical Assistant to support our busy primary care team. You will handle front desk duties and assist in the exam room, working in a dual-role capacity; weekends optional as the office opens every other Saturday.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and MA certification with phlebotomy and EKG credentials, and comfortable using EHR systems; strong communication is essential for patient care and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; medical assistant certification required.
• Phlebotomy and EKG certification required.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients at front desk.
• Answer phones promptly and route messages.
• Schedule appointments per guidelines.
• Collect copays and verify insurance.
• Process patient check-in and update information.
• Generate electronic referrals.
• Maintain waiting room cleanliness.
• Train new staff on policies.
• Take patient vitals and enter into the EHR.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Phone handling

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Phlebotomy & EKG Certification

Tools

EMR/EHR

Phone systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

About the Role:

Caremed Primary and Urgent Care PC is looking for an energetic and organized Full-Time Receptionist/Medical Assistant to join our busy primary care team in Selden, NY. This is a dynamic dual-role opportunity where you'll be at the heart of patient care — from the front desk to the exam room. The job will primarily be as a receptionist but can cover the Medical Assistant position when needed. The office is open every other Saturday so weekend may be required. If you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment and love making a difference in patients' lives, we want to hear from you!

Education / Certification Requirements:

Minimum High School Diploma.

Must have a Medical Assistant Certification as well as phlebotomy & EKG certification.

Basic computer skills required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greeting and assisting patients
• Answering phones in a timely manner
• Taking accurate and concise messages for the doctors and medical assistants
• Patient scheduling based on practice guidelines
• Perform the patient check-in process to ensure accurate collection of information and copayments/co-insurance
• Generating electronic referrals
• Verify insurance coverage
• Making sure that the daily copay/coinsurance collections are correctly documented and proved out at the end of the day
• Responsible for making sure that the waiting room is keep clean and neat
• Training new staff in policies and procedures

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately documenting patient history and medications
• Taking patient vitals and entering them into the EHR
• Ensuring that all data for practice goals for MACRA are followed, obtained and documented
• Scanning patient related documents into the EHR
• Collection of specimens, perform phlebotomy, PT/INR, spirometry & EKGs
• Obtaining prior authorizations for procedures and medications
• Communicate with the physician and patient regarding messages, labs, etc
• Returning messages to patients as per the physician’s instructions
• Making sure that medical supplies inventory is sufficient and informing Practice Manager of needed supplies
• Other duties as assigned

About Us:

Caremed Primary and Urgent Care PC is a trusted healthcare provider serving the Selden, NY community with comprehensive primary and urgent care services. Our patients count on us for compassionate, high-quality care, and our team is proud to deliver it every day. We foster a supportive, team-oriented workplace where every staff member plays a vital role in the health and well-being of our community.