Medical Assistant, FGP - Huntington
$55,327–$55,327 year
On-siteHuntington, New York, United States
Job Summary
Escort patients to exam rooms, measure and record vital signs, and obtain and process blood samples per policy. Validate patient identifiers, prepare rooms for examination, and transcribe visit details into EPIC. Answer phone calls, manage inbasket messages, and follow up on Rx refill requests. Clean and stock exam rooms, sterilize equipment, and maintain infection control standards. Perform point-of-care testing including EKG, glucose, pregnancy tests, and urinalysis. Document patient orders, laboratory tests, and medications while supporting MIPS best practices. Communicate MyChart functionality and ensure translation services are available. Partner with clinical teams to complete prior authorizations and referrals. Uphold HIPAA standards and escalate clinical questions to RNs or providers.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or the equivalent
- Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution OR upon hire hold a current medical assistant Certification from a Nationally Recognized accredited institution (such as American Association of Medical Assistant(AAMA); American Medical Technologies (AMT); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); National Healthcare Association (NHA))
- Working knowledge of English is evident in verbal, reading and writing abilities
- demonstrated ability in computer skills
- Ability to complete multiple tasks efficiently and thrive in a team work environment which pursues a positive patient care experience
- Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Desired Qualifications
- MA experience preferred
- EKG experience preferred
- phlebotomy experience preferred
- venipuncture experience preferred
- other language an asset
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