Ophthalmology Medical Assistant & Front Desk Coordinator

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

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.