Hiring a Medical Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Assistant to join our cardiology office. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of consistent clinical experience and will be responsible for ensuring efficient patient flow, preparing treatment rooms, and providing procedural support. The role involves performing initial intake of patients, including obtaining vital signs and allergy information, and documenting patient information accurately. You will also perform Point of Care testing, track and retrieve lab results, and support prescription renewal processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient patient flow.

• Prepare treatment rooms and equipment for patient examinations.

• Provide appropriate procedural support following department-specific guidelines.

• Interview patients and families to obtain chief complaint/reason for visit, vital signs, and allergy information.

• Accurately record and update relevant patient information.

• Perform daily Quality Controls (QC) for all Point of Care (POC) testing.

• Obtain specimens and accurately perform and record patient POC testing per policy.

• Track and retrieve patient lab/diagnostic testing results under provider or RN direction.

• Perform administrative functions of the patient prescription renewal process under provider or RN direction.

• Provide cross-coverage for other appropriate clinical roles.

• Support departmental medical record audits.

• Clean and stock patient care rooms between patients.

• Maintain appropriate inventories of all medical supplies.

• Stock and maintain all patient-related forms and educational materials.

• Utilize equipment appropriately and notify Practice Manager of equipment/facility break-down or damage in a timely fashion.

• Ensure documentation is legible and falls within the appropriate MA scope and organizational documentation guidelines.

• Accurately document patient information on appropriate forms and demonstrate accuracy in basic data entry and data retrieval of paper/electronic patient records.

Essential Skills

• Medical assisting

• Cardiology

• Appointment scheduling

• Medical terminology

• Insurance verification

• Front desk experience

• Medical Assistant Diploma

• Reliable and punctual

• Patient care

• Phlebotomy

• Customer service

• Internal medicine

• Epic

• Data entry

• Administrative support

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to travel to satellite locations may be required.

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, risk management, and environment of care policies.

• Ability to ask questions, seek clarifications, and request assistance in situations that fall outside of the MA scope of practice.

• Demonstrated support for the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization.

• Understanding of the organization's environment of care.

Work Environment

Candidates will be working in a Cardiology office located at 310 East Shore Road, Great Neck, New York. The office operates Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, with an 8-hour shift and a half-hour unpaid lunch (paid for 7.5 hours per day). There are four providers throughout the week, one of whom is an internist with his own medical assistant. The role does not require weekend work. Daily tasks include taking manual vitals, being familiar with Holter monitors, and performing EKGs.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Great Neck,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.

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