About the Role
The Medical Assistant II - NY (MA II) supports the delivery of urological services and performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to ensure the smooth operation of medical offices. This role collaborates with staff and other healthcare professionals to achieve efficient patient care and desired patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Perform various administrative and clinical duties under supervision.
- Confer with physicians, nursing, and other staff to coordinate and schedule patient appointments.
- Greet and prepare patients for examinations.
- Measure and record vital signs.
- Record patient interview, history, and chief complaint.
- Provide patient education regarding medications, disease management, home treatments, and special diets.
- Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests.
- Assist physicians with examinations.
- Perform phlebotomy and collect other lab specimens.
- Perform basic lab tests.
- Perform EKGs after required training.
- Assist with X-ray and physician therapy procedures.
- Perform CPR skills when necessary if BLS Certified.
- Prepare accurate, legal, and ethical documentation.
- Open office in the morning and close in the afternoon.
- Maintain patient logs for lab requests, CT scans, and other treatment orders.
- Ensure efficient back office flow, keep rooms full, and assist with room turnover.
- Perform new patient work-ups including X-rays, vitals, and new patient packet explanation.
- Add medical history for all new patients and accurately update established patients’ history.
- Perform accurate and complete room set-up for physicians.
- Ensure all patient medications are updated before physician visits.
- Handle set-up for in-office surgical procedures.
- Ensure appropriate consent forms are completed correctly, avoiding excessive medical abbreviations.
- Scribe as assigned per physician office flow.
- Prepare for seeing patients the following day, including patient confirmation.
- Complete patient medical record requests.
- Assist in the orientation and training of new personnel.
- Assist with other administrative projects and tasks as needed.
- Ensure proper hand-off of responsibilities upon task completion.
- Meet established attendance criteria and start work promptly.
- Be punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts.
- Respect and acknowledge the organization's commitment to cultural diversity.
- Consistently demonstrate good use of time and resources.
- Ensure all medical records are accurate and complete for all patients.
- Adhere to and support compliance and accreditation efforts, including OSHA, HIPAA, and CMS guidelines.
- Perform other position-related duties as assigned.
- Adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
- Report any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department.
- Complete Annual Compliance Training in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Medical Assistant Certification or Registration preferred.
- Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform well in stressful situations.
- Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR, Practice Management Solutions.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
- Project Management.
- Vendor relations (for those MA’s that are required to order office and clinical supplies).
- Database management.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience (based on State regulation requirements).
- 6 months experience working within a physician’s office desired.
- Urology experience desired.
- Minimal travel required.
- Ability to carry 1-25 lbs frequently.
- Ability to push/pull 1-25 lbs seldom.
- Ability to lift 1-25 lbs from floor to chest occasionally.
- Ability to lift 26-50 lbs from floor to chest seldom.
- Ability to lift 1-25 lbs from floor to waist occasionally.
- Ability to lift 26-50 lbs from floor to waist seldom.
Skills
- EMR
- Practice Management Solutions
- Project Management
- Database management
- Microsoft Office
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Patient service
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
Location
- Bethpage, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- No Weekends
- No Evenings
- No Holidays
Experience Level
- 6 months experience working within a physician’s office desired
- Urology experience desired
Education Level
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
About the Company
- INTEGRATED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS is the largest multi-specialty urology focused practice in the country.
- Our doctors and staff are committed to providing the highest level of quality medical services available.
- Join our team for a rewarding career with a growing health care organization who values our staff as much as we do our patients.
