Medical Assistant

The Medical Society of the State of New York; Centereach (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Society of the State of New York in Centereach, NY seeks a versatile clinical/administrative assistant to support physicians, manage patient flow, document histories in the EMR, and perform clerical duties.

You will check vital signs, prepare exam rooms, assist with procedures, handle records, and ensure HIPAA compliance while delivering patient-focused service.

Qualifications

• Duties include assisting physicians with patient care.
• Clerical, environmental and organizational tasks.
• HIPAA compliance is required.

Responsibilities

• 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, do CLIA waived tests
• 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

Skills

Patient care

EMR charting

Vital signs

Medical records handling

HIPAA compliance

Tools

EMR software

Job description

General Summary:

Responsible for performing a variety of duties that may be both clinical and administrative tasks. This includes assisting 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, do CLIA waived tests
• 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