Responsibilities
- Verify patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
- Prepare patients for examinations by administering preliminary physical tests, taking vital signs, and reporting patient history summary.
- Perform phlebotomy procedures, toxicology exams, and EKG's.
- Review and process lab requisitions and results within the electronic medical record.
- Ensure reports and all test results have been received prior to patient arrival (e.g., outside labs, diagnostic tests, consult reports).
- Ensure abnormal test results, including critical and high‑priority, are assigned to the ordering or covering provider per policies.
- Maintain equipment operation by following operating instructions; troubleshoot breakdowns, maintain supplies, and perform preventive maintenance.
- Secure patient information and maintain patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with OSHA regulations, and adhering to the AHC HIPAA Compliance Program.
- Keep supplies ready by maintaining inventory of stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
- Work collaboratively with practice physicians to ensure efficient medical record documentation through use of EMR.
- Greet and receive patients.
- Obtain appropriate patient financial information.
- Collect payments, print receipts, reconcile the cash drawer, and print a daily report at the end of the day.
- Schedule appointments.
- Document patient arrival, verify patient information, obtain appropriate consents and signatures, obtain insurance referrals as needed, and check insurance eligibility.
- Answer telephone calls, take incoming messages, and document them appropriately in the electronic medical record.
- Scan correspondence, reports, etc., into the patient’s medical record and assign to the appropriate provider for review.
- Print medical records upon request after receipt of an appropriately completed release‑of‑record form.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Medical Assistant Certificate.
- CPR Certification.
- Knowledge of blood test procedures, triage procedures, lab reports, and medical terminology.
- Skill in venipuncture procedure, vital signs, operation of EKG's, and medical equipment.
- Knowledge of electronic medical records.
- Ability to prepare patients for medical examinations and procedures.
Salary
USD $22.00 per hour (both minimum and maximum).
New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.