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Medical Office Assistant (TEMP) FlexStaff

Northwell
Posted a month ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Poughkeepsie, NY 12602, US

Salary

$18.23 - $21.88 per hour

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The position involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or clinician while also performing clerical duties to support operational needs.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, obtaining vital statistics, assisting during examinations, and ensuring adherence to infection control standards.
  • Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, along with either a completed six-month to one-year course in Medical Assisting or 1-3 years of medical assistant experience.
  • The salary range for this position is not explicitly stated, but it is indicated that compensation may vary based on factors such as location and years of relevant experience.
  • Overall, the role requires a blend of clinical and administrative skills to effectively support patient care and operational functions.
Performs direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or appropriate clinician.  Performs related clerical duties supporting operational needs. 

Responsibilities:  
  • Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, ensuring cleanliness and availability of appropriate equipment and supplies. 
  • Interviews patient to obtain medical information and perform measurement and screening procedures. 
  • Prepares patient for examination and treatment. 
  • Obtains patient’s height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, head circumference, and other required vital statistics. 
  • Records findings in patient medical record and informs clinician of findings. 
  • Obtains specimens from patient, as directed by clinician. 
  • Collects blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens.  Completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens according to established procedures. 
  • Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs), as required.   
  • Assists clinician during examination, procedures and treatment, as required. 
  • Secures required supplies, tools and equipment for specific procedures. 
  • Ensures patient is appropriately draped and positioned. 
  • Provides requested instruments to clinician during procedure.  Assists in positioning and holding patient, as required. 
  • Assists patient after examination, procedure or treatment. 
  • Prepares, sterilizes and calibrates equipment.  Informs Supervisor of malfunctioning equipment. 
  • Strictly adheres to infection control standards in the performance of duties. 
  • Performs related clerical duties supporting operational needs.  
  • Participates in patient registration, as required.  Processes insurance forms, certifications, physician orders, prescriptions, etc. 
  • Ensures required patient information and documentation is available in medical records. 
  • Schedules and confirms patient appointments. 
  • Places, receives and directs phone calls.  
  • Files, copies, and distributes documentation, as required. 
  • Performs related duties as required 
Qualifications: 
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required. 
  • Successful completion of a six (6) month to one (1) year course in Medical Assisting at an accredited school OR 1- 3 years of medical assistant experience, required. 
     
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).



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