Medical Office Assistant (TEMP) FlexStaff
full-time•Village of Port Jefferson
About this role
Performs direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or appropriate clinician. Performs related clerical duties supporting operational needs.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, ensuring cleanliness and availability of appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Interviews patient to obtain medical information and perform measurement and screening procedures.
- Prepares patient for examination and treatment.
- Obtains patient’s height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, head circumference, and other required vital statistics.
- Records findings in patient medical record and informs clinician of findings.
- Obtains specimens from patient, as directed by clinician.
- Collects blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens. Completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens according to established procedures.
- Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs), as required.
- Assists clinician during examination, procedures and treatment, as required.
- Secures required supplies, tools and equipment for specific procedures.
- Ensures patient is appropriately draped and positioned.
- Provides requested instruments to clinician during procedure. Assists in positioning and holding patient, as required.
- Assists patient after examination, procedure or treatment.
- Prepares, sterilizes and calibrates equipment. Informs Supervisor of malfunctioning equipment.
- Strictly adheres to infection control standards in the performance of duties.
- Performs related clerical duties supporting operational needs.
- Participates in patient registration, as required. Processes insurance forms, certifications, physician orders, prescriptions, etc.
- Ensures required patient information and documentation is available in medical records.
- Schedules and confirms patient appointments.
- Places, receives and directs phone calls.
- Files, copies, and distributes documentation, as required.
- Performs related duties as required
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Successful completion of a six (6) month to one (1) year course in Medical Assisting at an accredited school OR 1- 3 years of medical assistant experience, required.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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Tech stack
Patient Care,Clerical Duties,Vital Statistics,Specimen Collection,Electrocardiograms,Infection Control,Patient Registration,Insurance Processing,Appointment Scheduling,Communication Skills,Equipment Sterilization,Clinical Assistance,Measurement Procedures,Documentation,Patient Support,Operational Support
About FlexStaff
FlexStaff is a staffing agency created to meet the needs of both job seekers and employers. We have experienced recruiters in Long Island, NYC, Westchester and also recruit nationally.
We specialize in several different industry sectors including healthcare, customer service & call center, engineering, finance & accounting, human resources, information technology, office support, supply chain & logistics and more!
For job seekers, we offer a broad range of options. We have temporary and temporary-to-hire positions that could transition to a permanent, full-time fulfilling role with one of our clients. For those looking for permanent roles, we also have direct hire opportunities as well. FlexStaff offers competitive weekly pay and the opportunity to contribute to a retirement plan.
For our employer clients, we take a personalized approach and are committed to finding top talent based on your specific company’s needs – whether it is a temporary, temporary-to-hire or direct hire. For more information, visit our website www.flexstaff.org
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: https://www.flexstaff.org/
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Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Founding Year: 2014
What you'll do
- The Medical Office Assistant performs direct patient care under supervision and supports operational needs through clerical duties. Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, obtaining vital statistics, assisting clinicians, and managing patient documentation.
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As a Medical Office Assistant (TEMP) FlexStaff at FlexStaff, you will: the Medical Office Assistant performs direct patient care under supervision and supports operational needs through clerical duties. Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, obtaining vital statistics, assisting clinicians, and managing patient documentation..
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Is the Medical Office Assistant (TEMP) FlexStaff position at FlexStaff remote?
The Medical Office Assistant (TEMP) FlexStaff position at FlexStaff is based in Village of Port Jefferson, New York, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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