Medical Assistant Primary Care

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Interaction:

• Greet and escort patients to examination rooms.
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories.
• Prepare patients for examinations and explain procedures.

2. Clinical Duties:

• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Perform basic laboratory tests as directed by a provider.
• Change dressings and remove sutures as instructed/under the supervision of a provider.

3. Administrative Tasks:

• Schedule patient appointments and manage calendars.
• Maintain and update patient records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including phone calls and emails.
• Process billing and insurance claims as needed.

4. Facility Management:

• Ensure examination rooms are clean, stocked, and organized.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
• Follow infection control and safety guidelines.

5. Communication:

• Serve as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers.
• Provide patients with educational materials and answer basic health questions.
• Coordinate with laboratories and other healthcare facilities for tests and referrals.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Certification (e.g., CMA or RMA) is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Spanish speaking is preferred but not mandatory.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily works in a clinical setting such as a doctor's office or hospital.
• May involve long periods of standing and assisting patients.
• Requires adherence to health and safety regulations.

Reports To:

• Supervising Physician, Office Manager, or Chief MA.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Cardiology
• Endocrinology
• Geriatrics
• Internal Medicine
• Podiatry
• Primary Care
• Urology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• When can you start?

Ability to Commute:

• Riverhead, NY 11901 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Riverhead, NY 11901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25