Medical Assistant - Outpatient Cardiology - Commack
$55,327–$55,616 year
On-siteCommack, New York, United States
Job Summary
Escort patients to exam rooms, measure and record vital signs, and obtain blood samples per organizational policy. Prepare patients and rooms for examination, clean and stock areas, and perform point-of-care testing including EKG, glucose, and urinalysis. Assist physicians with patient intake, transcribing visits into EPIC, and documenting orders for laboratory and radiology tests. Manage administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, reviewing inbasket messages, and processing prescription refill requests. Validate patient identifiers, update medical records, and ensure proper specimen handling and equipment maintenance. Support quality initiatives by following FGP guidelines and maintaining HIPAA compliance.
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
- MA experience preferred
- EKG, phlebotomy and venipuncture experience preferred
- Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
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