What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Doc Care - AMB Medical Services, PC?
DocCare is an established primary care and multi-specialty medical practice with locations in Queens and Hauppauge, NY. We provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our patients. We are seeking a Medical Assistant for our Queens location who is responsible for assisting physicians in the examination and treatment of patients, as well as performing various administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations. You will play a key role in enhancing patient satisfaction, ensuring compliance with procedures, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
This position will rotate throughout our locations, as needed.
Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:
- Provide excellent customer service when working with patients that represent PCMH standards.
- Organize patient flow and advise patients of delays or wait times. Prepare patients for examinations by taking medical histories, measuring vital signs, and recording information. Assist healthcare providers during examinations and medical procedures.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic lab tests.
- Perform venipuncture on patients as directed by the physician following medical group practice protocols related to safety and injection control.
- Perform test within the scope of their practice (i.e. EKG, eye test, etc).
- Sterilize medical instruments and ensure examination rooms are clean and well-stocked.
Administrative Duties:
- Provide front desk support, including patient scheduling, check-in/check-out, and general administrative assistance as needed.
- Maintain accurate patient medical records and data.
- Document chief complaint in the electronic health records (EHR) and maintain privacy under HIPAA regulations.
- Assist with stocking medical supplies daily.
Other:
- Other related duties as assigned.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or related field preferred. 2-4 years’ work experience in a medical office required.
Minimum Requirements:
Must have prior experience as a Medical Assistant. Experience with Phlebotomy necessary. Must have strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Must have knowledge of medical terminology. Must have strong organizational and multitasking skills, with high level attention to detail in all administrative aspects. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is needed. Prior experience working with an EHR system needed. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a busy physician’s office preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Can you work a flexible schedule that includes both opening and closing shifts, as well as alternating Saturdays?
Our office hours are generally Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to approximately 6:30 PM, and Saturdays from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The staff schedule is updated weekly, and availability to work these hours is a requirement for this position.
Experience:
- work experience in a medical office : 2 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22