Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist

$41,600 - $51,958/Yr

Stony Brook University - Wyandanch, NY

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Wyandanch, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist is responsible for coordinating the clinical aspects of a medical office, ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction and care. This role involves collaboration with front desk scheduling and requires a blend of clinical and clerical skills to support the medical team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate lead Medical Assistant for need of placing patients in examination rooms and document for the physician the medication log, vitals, and main reason for the visit in Cerner EMR.
• Perform screening and measuring procedures according to protocol, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and EKG.
• 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 the flow of the physician to comply with the schedule.
• Draw blood when necessary.
• Copy patient insurance card to attach to requisition.
• Maintain room cleanliness.
• Assist in obtaining radiology reports, assessment reports, and outside physician documentation.
• Schedule ancillary services and other procedures as needed.
• Maintain and scan patient charts into EMR.
• Call in renewal of prescriptions as directed by the Physician and review with the physician for any changes needed.
• Secure all medication/needles in a 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.
• Cover lunch schedules of Medical Assistants.
• Assist in scanning of medical documentation such as EKG, Spirometer, etc.
• Ensure HIPAA guidelines are followed.
• Cross-train to schedule patients for appointments.
• Perform front desk intake of patients for registration and exit for appointments.

Requirements

• At least three years 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.
• Excellent computer skills and some knowledge of using an electronic medical record and various other computer applications needed to perform the job.
• Skills and competency in performing EKGs.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual preferred.
• Certification in Medical Assistant.
• Certification in Phlebotomy.

Benefits

• Salary range of $20.00 - $24.98 per hour.
• Full-time position.