Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant – Full-Time Spine Medicine and Surgery of Long Island Locations: Ronkonkoma (Primary) & Garden City (1-2 days/week)

Spine Medicine and Surgery of Long Island is a premier, minimally invasive spinal surgery practice providing world-class, cutting-edge spinal care to the Tri-State area. As we continue to expand across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, we are seeking a positive, friendly, and hardworking full-time Medical Assistant to join our team.

Position overview

We are looking for a motivated Medical Assistant to become an essential part of our team. In this role, you will perform both administrative and clinical tasks to ensure the smooth operation of our medical facility. This includes patient interaction, managing patient records, and assisting medical providers.

Key responsibilities

• Greet patients and provide necessary paperwork for completion
• Interview patients and document medical histories
• Prepare patient records in advance of visits by ensuring required radiology/lab results are entered into the medical record for doctor review
• Organize and schedule appointments efficiently
• Update insurance information and patient demographics, including verifying insurance
• Ensure knowledge of medical terminology for accurate documentation
• Handle authorizations for medications and radiology services
• Prepare disability forms and other required paperwork
• Produce and distribute correspondence, memos, faxes, and forms
• Assist with busy phone lines and patient inquiries
• Prepare and maintain clean medical rooms
• Scan documents into patient charts
• Assist providers with preparing and administering injections
• Note: No phlebotomy or EKG setup required for this position

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a medical assistant role or similar healthcare environment preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and scanning programs; comfortable using Apple iPads
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must have reliable transportation; travel between Ronkonkoma and Garden City offices 1-2 times a week
• Ability to work collaboratively as an efficient team member
• Experience handling high patient volumes and busy clinical schedules
• Willing to be trained on our cloud-based EMR (Electronic Medical Records) system
• Bilingual (Spanish) skills preferred but not required

Physical requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Frequent use of medical equipment and office devices

Job details

• Hours: Full-time position, exact schedule may vary (30-39 hours/week)
• Remote
• Work: Not available
• Benefits: Eligibility for benefits after a waiting period (specific benefits may apply)

Our workplace culture

• Detail-Oriented: We prioritize quality and accuracy
• Outcome-Driven: We value high performance and results
• People-Centered: We maintain a supportive, fairness-driven environment
• Team-Oriented: We work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our patients