Medical Office Assistant (TEMP) FlexStaff

Northwell

Posted about 6 hours ago

Full Time

Great Neck, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Performs direct patient care, including obtaining vital signs, collecting specimens, and assisting clinicians during examinations. Also manages clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, processing insurance forms, and maintaining medical records.

We are looking for a Medical Office Assistant to perform direct patient care and related clerical duties under supervision. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with completion of a Medical Assisting course or 1-3 years of relevant experience. Strong attention to detail and adherence to infection control standards are essential.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

Electrocardiogram

Medical record documentation

Infection control

Patient scheduling

Insurance form processing

Sterilization

Medical terminology

Clerical support

Specimen collection

Job Description

Performs direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or appropriate clinician.  Performs related clerical duties supporting operational needs. 
Responsibilities:  
  • Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, ensuring cleanliness and availability of appropriate equipment and supplies. 
  • Interviews patient to obtain medical information and perform measurement and screening procedures. 
  • Prepares patient for examination and treatment. 
  • Obtains patient’s height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, head circumference, and other required vital statistics. 
  • Records findings in patient medical record and informs clinician of findings. 
  • Obtains specimens from patient, as directed by clinician. 
  • Collects blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens.  Completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens according to established procedures. 
  • Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs), as required.   
  • Assists clinician during examination, procedures and treatment, as required. 
  • Secures required supplies, tools and equipment for specific procedures. 
  • Ensures patient is appropriately draped and positioned. 
  • Provides requested instruments to clinician during procedure.  Assists in positioning and holding patient, as required. 
  • Assists patient after examination, procedure or treatment. 
  • Prepares, sterilizes and calibrates equipment.  Informs Supervisor of malfunctioning equipment. 
  • Strictly adheres to infection control standards in the performance of duties. 
  • Performs related clerical duties supporting operational needs.  
  • Participates in patient registration, as required.  Processes insurance forms, certifications, physician orders, prescriptions, etc. 
  • Ensures required patient information and documentation is available in medical records. 
  • Schedules and confirms patient appointments. 
  • Places, receives and directs phone calls.  
  • Files, copies, and distributes documentation, as required. 
  • Performs related duties as required 
Qualifications: 
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required. 
  • Successful completion of a six (6) month to one (1) year course in Medical Assisting at an accredited school OR 1- 3 years of medical assistant experience, required. 
     
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Northwell

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians. At Northwell, we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth, empowers leadership, and encourages breakthroughs, not just in the communities we serve but in the careers of those who make an impact in the lives of so many. We are committed to our mission and our core values – including being Truly Inclusive. We value everyone’s perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. This is demonstrated in the work we do together, and how we care for each other, our patients, their families and the communities we serve. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 100,000+ employees – 19,000+ nurses and 5,000+ employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better.  We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn. Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit Jobs.Northwell.edu and explore our many opportunities.

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