Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist

Stony Brook Administrative Services; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Administrative Services is seeking a Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist for Gideon Schneck, MD - Ophthalmology in the Stony Brook area. You will support daily clinical operations, maintain patient flow, and ensure accurate documentation in Cerner EMR.

The role requires at least two years of MA experience, strong medical terminology knowledge, and proficient computer skills. This is a full-time position with on-site work in a busy ophthalmology clinic.

Qualifications

• Two years of prior Medical Assistant experience in a busy physician practice.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient with EMR systems and general computer applications.
• Insurance knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Place patients in examination rooms and document medications, vitals, and visit reason in Cerner EMR.
• Perform screening and measurement procedures per protocol and record findings in EMR.
• Assist Lead Medical Assistant with physician flow to maintain schedule.
• Copy patient insurance card to requisition and ensure privacy.
• Maintain room cleanliness and prepare examination areas.
• Obtain and file reports and outside physician documentation as needed.
• Schedule ancillary services and other procedures.
• Scan patient charts into EMR and manage documents.
• Call in prescriptions per physician instructions and note changes.
• Secure medications and needles in locked cabinets.
• Ensure timely review of patient results and follow-up per physician direction.
• Cross-train for scheduling patient appointments.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR knowledge

Computer skills

Insurance knowledge

Multi-tasking

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Responsible for the daily coordination of the clinical aspects of the medical office while collaborating with the front desk scheduling to ensure the highest level of patient satisfaction and care.

Job Responsibilities

• Place 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. Record findings in the electronic medical record (EMR) Cerner system. Record pharmacy information for each patient for E-Prescribing.
• Assist the Lead Medical Assistant with flow of the physician to comply with schedule
• Copy patient insurance card to attach to requisition.
• Maintain room cleanliness.
• Assist in obtaining reports, assessment reports and or outside physician documentation..
• Schedule ancillary services and other procedures as needed.
• Maintain, scan patient charts into EMR
• Call in renewal of prescriptions as directed by physician. Review with physician for any changes needed.
• Secure all medication/needles to be in locked cabinet
• Ensure patient results and correspondences are reviewed in a timely manner by the physician and appropriate follow up is performed according to the physician's direction
• Assist in scanning of medical documentation.
• Ensure HIPAA guidelines are followed
• Necessary cross training to schedule patients for appointments.
• Front desk intake of patients for registration and exit for appointments

Salary Ranges

• $20-$24.98 per hour

Category

Medical Assistant

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Location

Gideon Schneck, MD - Ophthalmology

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

• At least twoyears 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

Requirements

Position is permanent and not flexible. Reliable transportation required.

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Compassion and understanding
• Planning and organizing
• Work and time management
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Flexibility with the ability to multi-task
• Information gathering and monitoring
• Initiative
• Integrity
• Teamwork and collaboration

Preferred Skills

• Computer skills, Knowledge of EMR
• Insurance knowledge
• Ability to multi task

Physical Demands

May spend a great deal of their professional day walking, standing, moving and manipulating equipment, as well as lifting and moving objects, equipment and supplies. It is reasonable to anticipate lifting 20-25 pounds in any given day. Bending or twisting of the body may also be a frequent occurrence. Must be able to sit for long periods of time, and must have manual dexterity to work computer systems and keyboard.

Shift Days

Tags Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:30-5:00 (Stony Brook) Wednesday 7:30-6:30 (Stony Brook) Friday 7:00-3:00 (starting in Woodbury ending in Stony Brook)

Salary Range

$20-$24.98 per hour

Position

Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist

Open Date

9/9/2026

Status

This position is currently accepting applications.