Stony Brook University·Town of Brookhaven, New York
The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical support by performing phlebotomy, spirometry, and EKGs while managing patient flow from check-in to check-out. They are responsible for documenting patient history and vital signs in the EMR and assisting nursing and clerical staff with office activities.
High School Diploma/GED (foreign equivalent or higher). Certified Medical Assistant. Three (3) years of full-time medical office experience. Experience with recording patient/client vital signs.
Associate’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Phlebotomy certified. Experience performing spirometry and EKGs.
The Stony Brook WTC Health Program offers comprehensive, integrative healthcare of 9/11-related illnesses for WTC disaster responders. Integral to our mission of patient-centered care is an enduring support community, advocacy for our 9/11 responders, and cutting-edge research efforts. This is an opportunity to be part of a workplace that truly changes lives.
The Certified Medical Assistant will maintain a safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. The successful Medical Assistant will have excellent customer service skills and will treat every patient with care and compassion. This position requires a responsible individual who can commit to being at work on time and who has excellent attendance, as well as an individual with patience who can handle assisting Providers in a busy clinic. Must consider opportunities to develop job knowledge and skills by participating in training and educational opportunities as suggested by supervision.
Perform phlebotomy, spirometry and EKGs. Perform and record blood pressure, weight and temperature. Manage smooth flow of patients from check-in to exam room to check-out. Document patient notes accurately in charts as required. Document medications, patient history and vital signs in EMR. Access Computer programs to obtain results, as necessary. Assist RN, LPNs and clerical staff with front and back office activities such as: respond to patient phone calls, chart paperwork, etc. Provide patient education services as needed. Counsel patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about the WTC program. Maintain a clean and healthy environment in the exam rooms of the ambulatory care space. Other duties as assigned.
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
**The incumbent must be willing to work and travel between the Westbury and Commack clinic locations. Occasional Evenings and Saturdays will be required.
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The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED, a Certified Medical Assistant credential, and three years of full-time medical office experience. Phlebotomy certification and an Associate's degree are preferred qualifications.
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