What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at New York Bariatric Group?
Who We Are
Our award-winning Bariatric Practice is based on providing exemplary customer service, while assisting patients to achieve their weight loss goals. With the support of our employees and our team of skilled bariatric surgeons, we use innovative systems to successfully get our patients on the path to improved health. We serve patients in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
How You’ll Serve Our Patients
Every day is an opportunity to grow and provide better outcomes at every level. Whether your interests lie as medical staff, administrative, facilities or marketing, every individual plays an important part in our success and the success of our patients. We are a fast-paced growing practice that is always looking for new talent and great employees to enhance our team.
You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:
What Is In It For You
Compensation is $24.00 per hour.
Responsibilities
Our award-winning Bariatric Practice is based on providing exemplary customer service, while assisting patients to achieve their weight loss goals. With the support of our employees and our team of skilled bariatric surgeons, we use innovative systems to successfully get our patients on the path to improved health. We serve patients in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
How You’ll Serve Our Patients
Every day is an opportunity to grow and provide better outcomes at every level. Whether your interests lie as medical staff, administrative, facilities or marketing, every individual plays an important part in our success and the success of our patients. We are a fast-paced growing practice that is always looking for new talent and great employees to enhance our team.
You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:
What Is In It For You
Compensation is $24.00 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Supports management and leadership
- Handle all administrative duties in a timely manner
- EMR (Electronic Medical Record) data entry
- Obtaining vital signs on each patient
- Assist physician with gathering patient history
- Ensures patients are prepared for their planned procedures including proper education, follow-up plans and post procedure instructions
- Draft preliminary reports and letters for the physician through the EMR system
- Present reports and letters to physician for revision and final approval
- Greet patients and escort them to the exam rooms
- Fit and measure patients for compression stockings
- Take before and after pictures of patients
- Assist with the preparation of medications and filling syringes, as permitted by state law
- Ensure that rooms are stocked accordingly
- Assist the Ultrasound Tech with the ordering of all medical supplies
- Clean and prepare rooms
- Assist with room and tray setup for patient procedures
- Prepare and maintain charts for new and existing patients. Verify that all information is correct and up to date
- General administrative duties as directed by the Office Manager
- Confirm insurance benefits as noted on the patient chart
- Demonstrating knowledge of scheduling
- Strong organization with attention to detail
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- This position is 3 days per week and requires Tuesday and Thursday availability, with the 3rd day being flexible.
- This position is based in Farmingdale, NY, and travels to W. Islip and Islandia as needed.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Medical Assistant Certification (CMA) Required
- Previous experience in healthcare administration or other related fields
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Salary : $24