Job Abstract

Required Qualifications: One year of full time experience performing clinical and clerical support activities in a health care setting; or completion of a college, university, technical school or vocational school medical assistant program.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Knowledge of medical terminology.

· Exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette.

· Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.

· Computer and/or EMR experience.

Brief Description of Duties: This position requires the medical assistant to provide support to physicians and other clinical staff. The Medical Assistant performs routine clinical and clerical work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Place patients in the examination rooms and document using the electronic medical record, medications, vitals and reason for the visit. Perform screening and measuring procedures, which include but is not limited to, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature.
  • Assist with setting up and preparing the patient and equipment for exams and special procedures as needed.
  • Collect blood or other laboratory specimens as requested by physician.
  • Perform routine laboratory tests.
  • Enter proposed orders into Electrical Medical Record for licensed independent provider review and approval.
  • Obtain previous test results from outside labs, radiology, physicians’ offices, etc.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians’ instructions to the patient in a clear and effective manner.
  • Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies according to regulations.
  • Maintain an adequate supply of medical inventory in each exam room.
  • Ensure the cleanliness of each exam room.
  • Prepare rooms after each patient and for specific procedures as needed.
• Order supplies as needed.
  • Ensure HIPAA and OSHA guidelines are followed at all times.
  • Perform administrative duties when needed; answering phones, scheduling appointments, etc.
  • Create and update telephone encounters when reporting and responding to patients’ medical concerns and requests; forward to appropriate staff and medical providers.
  • Adheres to protocol for patient flow (1. Reception, 2. Registration, 3. Triage, 4. Labs, 5. Escort to Provider).
  • Adheres to Visit Completion Protocol (1. Receive encounter and referral forms, 2. Schedule next appointments, 3. Schedule outside referrals at appointed time, 4. Update visit log).
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes: This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

This position is part of the New York State Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) program.

The HELP program temporarily removes the civil service exam requirement for direct care, health and safety titles.
For the duration of the HELP program this title will be filled via non-competitive appointment, which means examinations are not required, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the titles for which they apply. At the end of the HELP program, employees that were hired into positions under the HELP program will be then transferred into the competitive class. For more information please visit: https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/

Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such are required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

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