Prepare patients and exam rooms for examinations and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural and language-deficit patients.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Long Island City, NY
Description
Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location: Long Island City, NY
Duration: 2 months Contract
Schedule: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hourly rate: $21/ hour on W2 Negotiable Job Duties
Perform venipuncture/phlebotomy and EKGs as needed.
Check schedules and coordinate patient flow.
Escort patients to exam and procedure rooms.
Assist patients with walking, transferring, and dressing as needed.
Collect and process specimens and perform point-of-care testing.
Prepare patients and exam rooms for examinations and procedures.
Assist physicians with various procedures.
Take and document vital signs.
Provide instructions to patients and families.
Answer patient calls and provide appropriate information.
Clerical & Administrative
Send and receive medical records.
Obtain lab, X-ray, hospital, referral, and other medical reports.
Complete forms, requisitions, and required documentation.
Maintain and organize medical charts and records.
Enter physician orders into the EMR for review and approval.
Prepare prescription refill requests for physician approval.
File operative reports, test results, home-care forms, and other records.
Schedule and register patients as needed.
Update patient demographic and insurance information.
Maintain, adjust, and confirm patient schedules.
Verify and update insurance information using internal or online resources.
Perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as needed.
Schedule surgeries/procedures and coordinate with the Surgical Coordinator when required.
Prepare charts, pre-admission paperwork, and consent forms.
Skills & Competencies
Basic computer skills.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural and language-deficit patients.
Excellent telephone etiquette.
Proficiency in medical terminology.
Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines.
Knowledge of EMR or medical billing systems preferred, but not required.
Ability to adapt to a growing and changing work environment.