Medical Assistant - SICR Part-Time Days - Every Weekend, Variable Week Days

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 41,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to provide essential clinical and clerical support in a dynamic healthcare environment. This part-time position involves assisting healthcare professionals in patient care, preparing patients for examinations, and managing administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in a healthcare setting and a strong commitment to patient care. Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence in healthcare delivery while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive and innovative institution.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in clinical and clerical support activities in healthcare.
• Completion of a medical assistant program is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care, including taking vital signs and preparing for exams.
• Perform clerical duties such as answering phones and maintaining patient flow.
• Ensure cleanliness and order in the patient care area.

Skills

Clinical Support

Clerical Support

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Vital Signs Measurement

Education

Medical Assistant Program

Tools

EMR

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant - SICR Part-Time Days - Every Weekend, Variable Week Days (2501317)

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Medical Assistants perform clinical, laboratory, and clerical support activities in our Hospital. Incumbents assist physicians or other medical personnel in providing patient care, preparing patients for procedures and examinations, recording vital patient data, and performing standardized routine laboratory procedures such as phlebotomy, patient specimen collection, and specimen processing. Incumbents also perform routine support activities such as greeting and directing patients, producing reports, answering telephones, gathering and entering data.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Non-supervisory; performs clinical duties at least 50% of the time in accordance with prescribed procedures.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Medical Assistants function under the direct supervision and guidance of nursing personnel in the performance of assigned duties. The supervisor oversees and instructs them in how to perform special procedures and techniques, spot-checks work and provides overall direction, control and guidance. Abnormal findings or conditions are referred to the supervisor for review, confirmation, and further intervention. Medical Assistants must share pertinent information regarding patient care with physicians and nursing personnel. During an emergency situation, these positions are expected to immediately get the assistance of physicians and nursing personnel but their assistance to gather the necessary equipment during such situations may be required.

Clinical and Supportive Activities:

1. Perform screening and measuring procedures, which include but is not limited to, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, EKG and documentation of above.
2. Ensure the cleanliness for each patient room.
3. Order supplies as needed.
4. Prepares patient for exam or laboratory test. Answers routine questions relative to procedures and assists physician with the examination process, including chaperoning patients during clinical exams.
5. Prepares and distributes patient information packets relating to the nature of the specific illness and/or medical procedure.
6. Assists patient who have difficulty ambulating. Escorts and transports patient to other areas.
7. Checks lab orders, processes patient orders and performs specimen collection per order.
8. Pre-cleans, prepares, and high level disinfects instruments according to established procedures and disposes of contaminated supplies in accordance with established procedures.
9. Assist physician with procedures.
10. Under the direction of a registered nurse/physician, obtains peripherally drawn blood specimens; obtains and transmits 12 lead EKG; obtains, documents, and notifies registered nurse regarding blood glucose level results obtained via point of care testing; and performs glucometer quality control checks per established policies.
11. Adheres to hospital policy regarding HIPAA, OSHA, Universal precautions, and proper Patient Identification as per SBUH policy and procedure.
12. Summons assistance in emergency situations and obtains needed equipment.
13. Does not perform duties that involve use of professional judgment, critical thinking, assessment, or provision of skilled care.

Support Activities:

1. Greets patients and family, directs and escorts them to appropriate locations, and responds to routine visitor questions, monitors patient flow and communicates with patient as needed.
2. Answers phones, screens and routes calls as appropriate, and takes complete and accurate messages. Refers problematic phone calls to appropriate party, pages, staff, and contacts other areas of hospital as necessary for information.
3. Maintains stock in patient care area, conducts inventory, and reorders medical and office supplies based on established requirements using automated and manual purchase order processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing your application, you must have:

1. One year of full-time experience performing clinical and clerical support activities in a health care setting.
2. Completion of a college, university, technical school or vocational school medical assistant program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience with EMR.
2. BLS or Heart Saver certification.
3. Current certification for Medical Assistant.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be physically capable of safely executing the duties and responsibilities required of the position. Physical demands may include: Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking, lifting, pushing and/or transferring of patients.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

1. Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
2. Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
3. Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen.
4. Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
5. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at [phone].

Anticipated Pay Range: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $40391 / year.

The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Job Number: 2501317

Official Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Field: Nursing Support

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: Day Shift Shift Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm Pass Days: Variable

Posting Start Date: Apr 18, 2025

Posting End Date: May 3, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Salary Grade: SG8