What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at True North Neurology?
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Medical Assistant Diploma from accredited institution or community college
- Appropriate Certifications in Medical Assisting, EKGs and Phlebotomy
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Computer skills including knowledge of EMRs
- Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility or provider's office
- And/or documented evidence of externship in a medical office
- EKGs, vital signs, venipuncture experience
Responsibilities
- Responsible for performing a variety of duties that may be both clinical and administrative tasks
- This includes assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental and organizational tasks
- Expected to provide information to patients so that they benefit from the clinical services
- Check schedules, organize patient flow, room patients
- Collect patient history including medications and reason for visit, chart in EMR, relay information
- Check vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature), measure height and weight, take EKGs
- Set up equipment, maintain cleanliness of exam rooms, order supplies, keep exam rooms stocked
- Assist with minor procedures, handle specimens, do CLIA waived tests
- Send and receive medical records, obtain Lab & Test Results
- Ensure patient results are reviewed by physician in a timely manner, provide appropriate follow-up as directed
- Follow HIPAA guidelines
- Other duties as necessary
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18