Medical Assistant II-Dermatology-Greenlawn, Long Island-Full Time, Days-Offsite

Medical Assistant II-Dermatology-Greenlawn, Long Island-Full Time, Days-Offsite

The Medical Assistant II provides clinical office support to physicians and surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.  Focus of tasks include basic rooming of patient, EKG’s, Point of Care Testing, EPIC documentation. In addition to general experience, the MA II should have at least 2+ years’ experience in a specialized area such as phlebotomy, pulmonary testing, surgery or cardiology.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: performing venipuncture and/or EKGs, checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking, transferring and dressing, as well as collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing, preparing for exam, etc. Assists physicians with various procedures, takes vital signs, relays instructions to patients and or families; answers calls and provides pertinent information. 
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Completing forms and requisitions as needed, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
• Enters orders into the electronic medical record EPIC system or prepares prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for the review and approval by the ordering physician.
• Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies as applicable. 
• Provides set-up of examination room and instruments or equipment, in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by hospital and infection control policies. 
• Checks expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infections body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and other hazardous substances.
• Assists in the maintenance of medical charts.
• May be required to perform duties in specialized areas such as phlebotomy, pulmonary testing, surgery or cardiology.
• May perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information.
• May check and verify and update insurance information utilizing internal or web sources. May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
• Provides training and mentoring to Level I MA staff. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education Requirements                                                                                                            

• High School Diploma/GED with completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course of study.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• 2+ years experience as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist.
• BCLS certification Require, Issuing Authority: AHA or Red Cross

Experience Requirements                                                                      

2+ years experience as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist.

Computer Skills                                                                                                                            

MS Office Suite (please check one):  (basic)    (intermediate)   (advanced) 

Other:

 

General Skills and Competencies                                                                                        

• Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural and language-deficit patients
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills required 
• Excellent telephone etiquette
• Proficient in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines
• Knowledge of electronic medical record or billing systems preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to adapt to a growing and changing environment

 

Level of Physical Activity Required:  Light    Moderate    Heavy

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