Medical Assistant

Promed Staffing Resources; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Promed Staffing Resources is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff in a busy office. You will manage routine patient care tasks, document vitals and visit details in the EMR, and help prepare exam rooms.

You will collect specimens, assist with procedures, handle administrative duties, and ensure HIPAA/OSHA compliance. Candidates should complete an accredited Medical Assistant program and have strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Must have computer and EMR experience.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities; detail-oriented and professional.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and clinical staff in exam rooms and clinical tasks.
• Document vitals, medications, and visit reason in EMR.
• Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory tests as requested.
• Prepare rooms and sterilize instruments; maintain stock of supplies.
• Assist with procedures and patient preparation; explain procedures to patients.
• Handle administrative duties such as scheduling and answering phones; maintain HIPAA/OSHA compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Professional phone etiquette

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR experience

Computer skills

Job description

Medical Assistant

Provides support to physicians and other clinical staff. Performs routine clinical and clerical work. Places patients in the examination rooms and documents medications, vitals, and main reason for the visit using EMR. Performs screening and measuring procedures, which include but is not limited to, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature. Assists with setting up and preparing the patient and equipment for exams and special procedures as needed. Collects blood or other laboratory specimens as requested by physician. Performs routine laboratory tests. Enters proposed orders into EMR for licensed independent provider review and approval. Obtains previous test results from outside labs, radiology, physicians' offices, etc. Explains treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to the patient in a clear and effective manner. Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies according to regulations. Maintains an adequate supply of medical inventory in each exam room. Ensures the cleanliness of each exam room. Prepares rooms after each patient and for specific procedures as needed. Orders supplies as needed. Ensures HIPAA and OSHA guidelines are always followed. Performs administrative duties when needed such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, etc. Creates and updates 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). Ability to work under pressure and in a high stress environment. Excellent communication and analytical skills. Attention to detail. Ability to meet deadlines. Self-directed and self-motivated. Able to multi-task. Professional phone etiquette. Requirements: High school diploma/GED. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program. Must have computer and/or EMR experience.