Certified Medical Assistant - Westbury
Required Qualifications
as evidenced by an attached resume High School Diploma GED foreign equivalent or higher Certified Medical Assistant Three years of full-time medical office experience Experience with recording patient/client vital signs
Preferred Qualifications
Associates Degree foreign equivalent or higher Phlebotomy certified Experience performing spirometry and EKGs
Brief Description of Duties
The Stony Brook WTC Health Program offers comprehensive integrative healthcare of 911-related illnesses for WTC disaster responders. Integral to our mission of patient-centered care is an enduring support community advocacy for our 911 responders and cutting-edge research efforts. This is an opportunity to be part of a workplace that truly changes lives.
The Certified Medical Assistant will maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations. The successful Medical Assistant will have excellent customer service skills and will treat every patient with care and compassion. This position requires a responsible individual who can commit to being at work on time and who has excellent attendance as well as an individual with patience who can handle assisting Providers in a busy clinic. Must consider opportunities to develop job knowledge and skills by participating in training and educational opportunities as suggested by supervision.
Duties
• Perform phlebotomy, spirometry, and EKGs • Perform and record blood pressure, weight, and temperature • Manage the smooth flow of patients from check-in to exam room to check-out • Document patient notes accurately in charts as required • Document medications, patient history, and vital signs in EMR • Access computer programs to obtain results as necessary • Assist RN, LPNs, and clerical staff with front and back office activities such as responding to patient phone calls, charting paperwork, etc. • Provide patient education services as needed • Counsel patients by transmitting physicians orders and questions about the WTC program • Maintain a clean and healthy environment in the exam rooms of the ambulatory care space • Other duties as assigned
Special Notes
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines, and the availability of funding.
FLSA Non-Exempt position eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. The incumbent must be willing to work and travel between the Westbury and Commack clinic locations. Occasional evenings and Saturdays will be required. For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Resume and Application
Resume and cover letter should be included with the online application.
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