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New York Institute of Technology lists this Medical Assistant- Family Health Care Center opportunity in central islip, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical AssistantNew York Tech's- College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks a full-time Medical Assistant for our Family Health Care Center at our Central Islip location. The Medical Assistant will work in a multi-specialty physician's office; responsibilities include:Verify patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit. Prepare patients for examinations by administering preliminary physical tests, taking vital signs, and reporting patient history summary.Performs phlebotomy procedures, toxicology exams, and EKGs. Review and processes lab requisitions and results within the electronic medical record. Ensure reports and all test results have been received prior to patient's arrival. (i.e.:.outside labs, diagnostic tests; consult reports, etc.). Ensures abnormal test results, including critical and high priority, are assigned to ordering/covering provider as per policies.Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance.Secures patient information and maintains patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical records. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with OSHA regulations. Adhere to AHC HIPAA Compliance ProgramKeeps supplies ready by maintaining inventory of stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.Works collaboratively with practice physicians to ensure efficient medical record documentation through use of EMR.Greet and receive patients. Obtain appropriate patient financial information. Collect payments and print receipt for patients, reconcile cash drawer and at the end of the day print days sheet.Appointment scheduling. Document patient arrival, verify patient information and obtain appropriate consents and signatures. Obtain insurance referral as needed. Check patient Insurance eligibility as needed.Answer telephone, take incoming messages and appropriately document in the electronic medical record.Scan correspondence, reports, etc., in patient's medical record and assign to appropriate Provider for review.Print medical records upon request upon receipt of an appropriately completed release of record formPerforms other duties as assigned.Medical Assistant Certificate CPR Certification Knowledge of blood test procedures; triage procedures, lab reports, and medical terminology.Skill in venipuncture procedure, vital signs, operation of EKG's, medical equipment.Knowledge of electronic medical records.Ability to prepare patients for medical examinations and procedures.New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.Minimum Salary USD $35,000.00/Yr.Maximum Salary USD $40,000.00/Yr.
Worksite address
central islip, NY, 11722, US
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