Medical Assistant - Huntington Medical Cetner - *Per Diem*
$41,600–$52,000 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 organizational policy. Clean and stock exam rooms, sterilize equipment, and ensure infection control standards are met after each visit. Document patient intake, transcribe visits into EPIC, and update medical records with vital signs and histories. Answer phone calls, manage inbasket messages, and follow up on Rx refill requests. Perform point-of-care testing including EKG, glucose, pregnancy tests, and urinalysis. Maintain patient privacy per HIPAA standards and communicate effectively with providers and administrative staff.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or the equivalent
- Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution
- 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
- Ability to thrive in a team work environment
- demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Desired Qualifications
- MA experience
- EKG experience
- phlebotomy experience
- venipuncture experience
- other language
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