What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at AFC Urgent Care?
- **Required to split shifts between West Islip and Farmingdale locations**
- Both locations are 11 minutes from each other!
- One weekend day a week, potentially another short shift. Opportunities for more hours frequently come up!
- Greets patients and escorts them into the exam room; Assists in a variety of treatments under supervision of physician. Prepares patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs, review meds and chief complaints. Prepares exam rooms and equipment for physicians. Provides quality patient care. Screens and triages patient telephone calls for referral to physician, as appropriate.
- Takes vital signs, patient histories, EKGs, in house testing (strep, flu COVID etc.) glucose testing, finger sticks and other clinical skills that are consistent with those of a medical assistant working in this practice.
- Answers and addresses all telephone communication promptly and courteously, including: prescription refills, authorization requests, patient questions, patient issues, referrals, scheduling changes and emergency appointments.
- Performs various clerical duties in a timely and accurate manner. Answers telephone and provides front desk support including scheduling appointments, obtaining referrals and copayments. Obtains test results from hospitals, laboratories, radiologists, doctor office etc. as requested. Retrieves and files charts. Maintains patient files, records and other information, as needed. Mails reports and completed forms if necessary. Orders and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment.
- Attends staff meetings as required by Manager. Interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Provides copies of educational material to patients.
- Complies with all HIPAA guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Patient care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20
